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Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Wisconsin

The median pay for a geography teachers, postsecondary in Wisconsin is $82,720/year ($null/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $171K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Wisconsin. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$83K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$53K
Entry level (10th %)
$171K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $83K get you in Wisconsin?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,270/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,202/mo
Rent as % of take-home22.8% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$87,692/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$4,068/mo

About geography teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 90
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin

Bar chart showing Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $53,430, 25th percentile $66,680, median $82,720, 75th percentile $105,710, 90th percentile $170,920. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$53K25th$67KMedian$83K75th$106K90th$171K
Bar chart showing Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $53,430, 25th percentile $66,680, median $82,720, 75th percentile $105,710, 90th percentile $170,920. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level geography teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $83K. Top earners bring in $171K or more, a $117K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do geography teachers, postsecondaries make in Wisconsin?

The median is $82,720 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,430, and experienced geography teachers, postsecondaries can clear $170,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $83K enough to live in Wisconsin?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,270/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 22.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a geography teachers, postsecondary salary go in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median geography teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $87,692 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do geography teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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