How much does a life make in Milwaukee?
$47,220a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 182
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,510Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $60,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,510 | $18.51 | |
| 25th | $47,170 | $22.68 | |
| Median | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $57,470 | $27.63 | |
| 90th | $60,550 | $29.11 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,410 |
| Madison, WI | $46,540 |
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 a life make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).
Do lifes make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $47,220 against $62,280 nationally, 24% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,210, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for life pay?
164 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,550 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.