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How much does a bookkeeping make in Milwaukee?

$50,920a year

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $24.48 an hour or $4,243 a month.

Hourly
$24.48
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
92 of 393
Jobs in the area
6,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,660Median: $50,920Highest 10%: $67,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,660$17.14
25th$46,060$22.14
Median$50,920$24.48
75th$59,980$28.84
90th$67,790$32.59

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for bookkeepings.

Minneapolis, MN$57,790
Madison, WI$53,240
Appleton, WI$50,780
Duluth, MN$50,660
Sheboygan, WI$50,170
Kenosha, WI$49,750
Fond du Lac, WI$49,730
Oshkosh, WI$49,290
Eau Claire, WI$49,270
Green Bay, WI$49,160
Janesville, WI$48,990
Racine, WI$48,980
La Crosse, WI$48,970
Wausau, WI$48,880
Bookkeeping salary in Wisconsin Bookkeeping salary in all states

Related jobs in Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,970
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,580
Public Safety Telecommunicator$62,130
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
Credit Authorizer$60,670
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,510
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$59,830
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,660
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a bookkeeping make an hour in Milwaukee?

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $24.48 ($50,920 a year).

Do bookkeepings make more in Milwaukee than the national average?

Yes: $50,920 against $50,670 nationally, 0% more.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $50,340, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.

Where does Milwaukee rank for bookkeeping pay?

92 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a bookkeeping make starting out in Milwaukee?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,790 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.