How much does a transportation worker make in Milwaukee?
$41,700a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $20.05 an hour or $3,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.05
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,590Median: $41,700Highest 10%: $60,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,590 | $14.23 | |
| 25th | $29,590 | $14.23 | |
| Median | $41,700 | $20.05 | |
| 75th | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| 90th | $60,150 | $28.92 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for transportation workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $20.05 ($41,700 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $41,700 against $45,650 nationally, 9% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $43,180, so Milwaukee pays 3% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for transportation worker pay?
28 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a transportation worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,150 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.