How much does a surgeon make in Milwaukee?
$762,400a year
Median yearly pay for surgeons in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $366.52 an hour or $63,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $366.52
- Vs. national median
- +84%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 74
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,490Median: $762,400Highest 10%: $802,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| 25th | $265,100 | $127.46 | |
| Median | $762,400 | $366.52 | |
| 75th | $802,100 | $385.63 | |
| 90th | $802,100 | $385.63 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for surgeons.
| Minneapolis, MN | $568,200 |
| Madison, WI | $78,660 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $411,200 |
| 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 surgeon make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $366.52 ($762,400 a year).
Do surgeons make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $762,400 against $414,000 nationally, 84% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $416,000, so Milwaukee pays 83% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for surgeon pay?
1 of 74 metro areas with data.
How much does a surgeon make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $802,100 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.