Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,750 or more. The middle half of foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Milwaukee earn between $78,020 and $78,970.
- $62K10th
- $78K25th
- $78KMedian
- $79K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,760 | $6,647 | — |
| Median | $78,490 | $6,541 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,020 | $6,502 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,970 | $6,581 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Milwaukee earn 5% less than the Wisconsin average ($83,800) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($89,990). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $79,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $79,760 | $78,490 | $61,870 | $97,750 | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $83,800 | $78,490 | $52,340 | $134,470 | 450 |
| United States | $89,990 | $79,350 | $49,060 | $136,050 | 19,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $79,760, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $61,715 a year, or $5,143 a month and $2,374 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $79,760 buys what about $82,280 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$85,640
- Grand Rapids, MI$76,590
- South Bend, IN$78,800
- Ann Arbor, MI$94,120
- Indianapolis, IN$78,420
- Detroit, MI$91,350
Highest-paying cities for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
Riverside, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($158,240).
- Riverside, CA$158,240
- Fresno, CA$142,300
- Santa Maria, CA$134,910
- San Francisco, CA$131,060
- Sacramento, CA$125,830
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Milwaukee: questions
What is the entry-level foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $61,715 a year ($5,143 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,760.
Do foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($89,990).
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 25-1124; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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