Substitute Teachers Salary in Wisconsin
Substitute Teachers in Wisconsin earn a median of $43,950 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,420
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,740; the top 10% earn over $59,890. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59,350 median in Wisconsin
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,210 median in Wisconsin
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65,840 median in Wisconsin
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,870 median in Wisconsin
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,520 median in Wisconsin
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,960 median in Wisconsin
Substitute Teachers pay in Wisconsin
How much do substitute teachers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $43,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,740 and the top 10% earn over $59,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.