How much does a psychologist make in Milwaukee?
$80,200a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $38.56 an hour or $6,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.56
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,020Median: $80,200Highest 10%: $151,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,020 | $26.45 | |
| 25th | $76,810 | $36.93 | |
| Median | $80,200 | $38.56 | |
| 75th | $117,500 | $56.49 | |
| 90th | $151,000 | $72.61 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for psychologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $122,500 |
| La Crosse, WI | $87,520 |
| Madison, WI | $85,100 |
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 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
| Economist | $76,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $38.56 ($80,200 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $80,200 against $110,800 nationally, 28% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $81,860, so Milwaukee pays 2% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for psychologist pay?
71 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychologist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,000 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.