How much does a child make in Milwaukee?
$59,180a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $28.45 an hour or $4,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.45
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,590Median: $59,180Highest 10%: $94,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,590 | $21.44 | |
| 25th | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $59,180 | $28.45 | |
| 75th | $69,890 | $33.60 | |
| 90th | $94,610 | $45.49 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,530 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $64,020 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $63,930 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,480 |
| Duluth, MN | $62,240 |
| Madison, WI | $62,020 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,840 |
| Wausau, WI | $57,720 |
| Racine, WI | $57,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,140 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $56,980 |
| Kenosha, WI | $55,590 |
| Janesville, WI | $54,820 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $50,750 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $75,910 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,180 |
| Social Worker | $63,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $62,770 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,960 |
| Clergy | $61,730 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,690 |
| Educational | $60,790 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $59,260 |
| Counselor | $54,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $28.45 ($59,180 a year).
Do childs make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $59,180 against $59,550 nationally, 1% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,280, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for child pay?
146 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,610 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.