Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $63,860 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,810
90th percentile $107,700
Employed locally 30
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,810
    25th
    $56,280
    50th (median)
    $63,860
    75th
    $84,580
    90th
    $107,700

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 84% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $137,300
    Hawaii $134,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800

    Nearby metros — Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $101,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,770
    Winston-Salem, NC $79,540
    Wisconsin $68,800
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $65,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,090

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Milwaukee, WI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Milwaukee, WI is 14.9% below the national median of $75,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $50,810 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,280.