How much does an economist make in Milwaukee?
$76,900a year
Median yearly pay for economists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $36.97 an hour or $6,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.97
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,340Median: $76,900Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| 25th | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| Median | $76,900 | $36.97 | |
| 75th | $96,600 | $46.44 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.31 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for economists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $107,000 |
| Madison, WI | $88,770 |
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 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $36.97 ($76,900 a year).
Do economists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $76,900 against $124,700 nationally, 38% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $84,000, so Milwaukee pays 8% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for economist pay?
57 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does an economist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,300 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.