How much does a personal care and service worker make in Milwaukee?
$30,090a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $14.47 an hour or $2,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.47
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,200Median: $30,090Highest 10%: $68,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,200 | $11.15 | |
| 25th | $27,740 | $13.34 | |
| Median | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| 75th | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| 90th | $68,140 | $32.76 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $31,700 |
| Madison, WI | $28,110 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $57,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $49,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,700 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $46,190 |
| Skincare Specialist | $44,270 |
| Concierge | $42,010 |
| Residential Advisor | $41,300 |
| Animal Trainer | $40,520 |
| Costume Attendant | $40,440 |
| Hairdresser | $38,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $14.47 ($30,090 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $30,090 against $41,600 nationally, 28% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $33,280, so Milwaukee pays 10% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for personal care and service worker pay?
104 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a personal care and service worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,140 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.