How much does a physician make in Milwaukee?
$411,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $197.69 an hour or $34,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $197.69
- Vs. national median
- +55%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 2,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $232,500Median: $411,200Highest 10%: $479,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $232,500 | $111.77 | |
| 25th | $336,500 | $161.77 | |
| Median | $411,200 | $197.69 | |
| 75th | $456,400 | $219.42 | |
| 90th | $479,000 | $230.28 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Green Bay, WI | $435,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $418,700 |
| Appleton, WI | $406,100 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $403,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $378,700 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $376,700 |
| Racine, WI | $373,200 |
| Duluth, MN | $364,700 |
| Wausau, WI | $364,300 |
| Kenosha, WI | $363,900 |
| Madison, WI | $301,900 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $197.69 ($411,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $411,200 against $265,900 nationally, 55% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $391,700, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for physician pay?
23 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $232,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $479,000 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.