How much does a computer programmer make in Milwaukee?
$85,280a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $41.00 an hour or $7,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.00
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,910Median: $85,280Highest 10%: $129,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,910 | $27.36 | |
| 25th | $68,040 | $32.71 | |
| Median | $85,280 | $41.00 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.10 | |
| 90th | $129,400 | $62.23 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $118,000 |
| Madison, WI | $97,410 |
| Kenosha, WI | $85,020 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $81,970 |
| Green Bay, WI | $81,470 |
| Appleton, WI | $79,270 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $148,000 |
| Computer Network Architect | $134,100 |
| Actuary | $132,000 |
| Software Developer | $123,700 |
| Data Scientist | $104,700 |
| Statistician | $103,300 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,100 |
| Information Security Analyst | $101,600 |
| Database Administrator | $101,500 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $41.00 ($85,280 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $85,280 against $100,400 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for computer programmer pay?
132 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,400 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.