How much does a Certified Teacher make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Teacher in Madison, WI is $59,465. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,703 to $72,530, with most professionals earning between $40,816 and $84,426.

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What is a Certified Teacher?

A Certified Teacher is a teacher who has earned credentials from an authoritative source, such as the government, a higher education institution or a private source. This teacher qualification gives a teacher authorization to teach and grade in pre-schools, primary or secondary education in countries, schools, content areas or curricula where authorization is required. While many authorizing entities require student teaching before earning teacher certification, routes vary from country to country. A teaching qualification is one of a number of academic and professional degrees that enables a ...

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Certified Teacher in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Teacher in Madison, WI. The base salary for Certified Teacher ranges from $49,703 to $72,530 with the average base salary of $59,465. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,703 to $72,530 with the average total cash compensation of $59,465.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $59,465 $49,703 - $72,530
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $59,465 $49,703 - $72,530
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,241 - $71,857 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,693 - $72,516 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,752 - $72,601 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,940 - $72,876 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,104 - $70,196 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,631 - $69,507 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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JOB TITLE Certified Preschool Teacher LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $36,030 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,096
JOB TITLE Certified Substitute Teacher LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $37,557 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,237
JOB TITLE Eec Certified Teacher LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $38,985 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,657
JOB TITLE Montessori Certified Teacher LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $46,057 MAXIMUM SALARY $77,902
JOB TITLE Certified Yoga Teacher LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $40,813 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,035
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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