Preschool Teachers Salary in Wisconsin
Preschool Teachers in Wisconsin earn a median of $36,160 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($38,140)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,330
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,530; the top 10% earn over $46,090. Nationally the range is $28,990 to $61,390.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,870 median in Wisconsin
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59,350 median in Wisconsin
- Childcare Workers$32,460 median in Wisconsin
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,210 median in Wisconsin
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,870 median in Wisconsin
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43,950 median in Wisconsin
Preschool Teachers pay in Wisconsin
How much do preschool teachers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $36,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,530 and the top 10% earn over $46,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for preschool teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $38,140). Living costs are not included.