How much does a manager make in Milwaukee?
$129,300a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $62.16 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.16
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 3,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,120Median: $129,300Highest 10%: $203,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| 25th | $101,400 | $48.73 | |
| Median | $129,300 | $62.16 | |
| 75th | $170,700 | $82.08 | |
| 90th | $203,100 | $97.64 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for managers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $153,900 |
| Madison, WI | $129,300 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $122,300 |
| Kenosha, WI | $108,000 |
| Green Bay, WI | $107,600 |
| Janesville, WI | $105,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $104,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $104,000 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $104,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $103,200 |
| Racine, WI | $99,990 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $99,920 |
| Wausau, WI | $98,060 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $97,620 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $216,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $161,200 |
| Financial Manager | $156,100 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $145,000 |
| Sales Manager | $144,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $143,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $140,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $133,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $130,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $62.16 ($129,300 a year).
Do managers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $129,300 against $141,900 nationally, 9% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $107,100, so Milwaukee pays 21% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for manager pay?
143 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $203,100 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.