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Preschool Teacher Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$17.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,394/year ($2,533/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,330 Preschool Teacher jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $36,160 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 $30,394 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $36,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,159 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,766 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$841 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,394 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,533 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Wisconsin?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Wisconsin is $36,160 per year ($17.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,190 and $38,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $36,160, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $30,394 per year ($2,533 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 11,330 Preschool 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.