How much does a biological scientist make in Milwaukee?
$81,640a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $39.25 an hour or $6,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.25
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,980Median: $81,640Highest 10%: $112,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,980 | $28.36 | |
| 25th | $67,110 | $32.26 | |
| Median | $81,640 | $39.25 | |
| 75th | $99,910 | $48.03 | |
| 90th | $112,100 | $53.88 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,540 |
| La Crosse, WI | $78,850 |
| Madison, WI | $77,550 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
| Economist | $76,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $39.25 ($81,640 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $81,640 against $98,920 nationally, 17% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,480, so Milwaukee pays 4% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for biological scientist pay?
113 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,100 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.