How much does a physicist make in Milwaukee?
$173,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $83.25 an hour or $14,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.25
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,110Median: $173,200Highest 10%: $279,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,110 | $46.21 | |
| 25th | $129,400 | $62.21 | |
| Median | $173,200 | $83.25 | |
| 75th | $246,700 | $118.62 | |
| 90th | $279,900 | $134.55 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $168,500 |
| Madison, WI | $136,500 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Economist | $76,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $83.25 ($173,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $173,200 against $172,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $173,100, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for physicist pay?
14 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $279,900 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.