How much does an area make in Milwaukee?
$78,770a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,330Median: $78,770Highest 10%: $120,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,330 | $29.49 | |
| 25th | $78,010 | $37.50 | |
| Median | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $92,490 | $44.47 | |
| 90th | $120,200 | $57.80 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Minneapolis, MN | $81,220 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $105,900 |
| Business Teacher | $100,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $99,950 |
| Sociology Teacher | $98,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $96,660 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $96,500 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $85,180 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $84,700 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,520 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $83,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $37.87 ($78,770 a year).
Do areas make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $78,770 against $85,020 nationally, 7% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,770, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for area pay?
30 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.