Preschool Teacher Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Wisconsin
$36,160
$17.39 an hour
10th percentile
$28,530
90th percentile
$46,090
Jobs (wage & salary)
11,330
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Wisconsin was $36,160 in May 2025, $1,980 (5%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $30,190 (25th percentile) and $38,670 (75th percentile).
Wisconsin ranks 34 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,530 | $13.72 |
| 25th | $30,190 | $14.52 |
| 50th (median) | $36,160 | $17.39 |
| 75th | $38,670 | $18.59 |
| 90th | $46,090 | $22.16 |
| Mean (average) | $36,500 | $17.55 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Wisconsin, BLS OEWS May 2025.