Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Wisconsin

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $87,400 a year) and the least in La Crosse ($77,910), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemistry teachers, postsecondary average at $107,080 and the median at $83,480 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,210.

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$87,400
La Crosse$77,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$87,400	$77,140	$76,890	$66,636	97
La Crosse	$77,910	$77,300	$59,410	$60,523	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1052.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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