Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $30,770 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,770
90th percentile $50,700
Employed locally 970
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,770
    25th
    $30,770
    50th (median)
    $30,770
    75th
    $48,150
    90th
    $50,700

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 40% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $80,210
    Toledo, OH $77,970
    Ponce, PR $76,850
    Ohio $75,610
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,470
    Appleton, WI $51,500
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,520
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,600

    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 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 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 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee, WI is 31.5% below the national median of $44,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $30,770 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,770.