Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $48,720–$76,350
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #58 of 127
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $62,940 a year, based on BLS estimates for 460 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $62,680 and 6% above the WI statewide median of $59,350. It ranks #58 of 127 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE460 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Milwaukee
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | $78,121 | 14 |
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Questions
What is the average Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $62,940 a year (May 2025). Half of the 460 jobs pay between $48,720 and $76,350. The 10th percentile is $39,990 and the 90th is $79,310.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $62,680 and 6% above the WI statewide median of $59,350. It ranks #58 of 127 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Milwaukee?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Milwaukee Board of School Directors ($78,121). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.