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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $49,419/year ($4,118/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,920 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $61,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,419 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $61,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,165 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,683 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,943 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,419 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,118 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Wisconsin?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Wisconsin is $61,210 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,460 and $76,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $61,210, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $49,419 per year ($4,118 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 24,920 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.