Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $35,870–$44,340
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #96 of 525
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $38,060 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,530 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $36,780 and 1% above the WI statewide median of $37,800. It ranks #96 of 525 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,530 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $39,640 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $38,710 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $38,370 |
| Green Bay, WI | $37,980 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $37,910 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $37,850 |
| Appleton, WI | $37,800 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $37,800 |
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What is the average Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $38,060 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,530 jobs pay between $35,870 and $44,340. The 10th percentile is $29,210 and the 90th is $46,290.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $36,780 and 1% above the WI statewide median of $37,800. It ranks #96 of 525 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).
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.