Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Wisconsin

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $84,710 a year) and the least in Green Bay ($66,750), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $86,320 and the median at $77,580 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$84,710
La Crosse$78,590
Green Bay$66,750

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$84,710	$77,440	$65,630	$64,904	97
La Crosse	$78,590	$78,480	$78,330	$60,961	92
Green Bay	$66,750	$68,580	$55,200	$53,335	93

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

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology 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 25-1066.
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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