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Average salary by job family in Milwaukee
| Legal | $144,320 |
|---|---|
| Management | $143,800 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $117,770 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $100,580 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $93,230 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,290 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,380 |
| Construction and Extraction | $73,000 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,440 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $65,190 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $63,060 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,550 |
| Protective Service | $60,980 |
| Sales and Related | $56,650 |
| Production | $52,570 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,180 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,440 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,340 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,090 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,090 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,590 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,500 |
Highest-paying jobs in Milwaukee
- Surgeons, All Other$610,250
- Physicians, All Other$385,480
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$308,100
- Psychiatrists$295,700
- Family Medicine Physicians$290,970
- Chief Executives$277,940
- Nurse Anesthetists$275,550
- Pediatricians, General$269,730
- Physicists$190,130
- Lawyers$187,570
Most common jobs in Milwaukee and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 30,090 | $35,180 | $37,020 |
| Registered Nurses | 22,400 | $96,050 | $97,360 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 19,810 | $44,730 | $44,840 |
| Retail Salespersons | 18,850 | $36,300 | $34,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,490 | $29,370 | $28,440 |
| Cashiers | 15,050 | $31,560 | $30,400 |
| Office Clerks, General | 14,820 | $43,630 | $44,040 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,380 | $38,600 | $36,620 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 14,080 | $49,980 | $47,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,020 | $36,540 | $34,470 |
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Cost of living in Milwaukee
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $67,440 therefore buys what $69,571 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $390,238, 5.1 times the median household income of $76,404.
$390,238typical home value
$76,404median household income
96.9BEA price parity
1,566,361metro population
Take-home pay in Milwaukee
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,940 | $31,683 | $2,640 |
| Median wage | $51,160 | $41,653 | $3,471 |
| Average wage | $67,440 | $53,774 | $4,481 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,440 | $61,509 | $5,126 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee
Legal7 jobs
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$278K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$165K
- Financial Managers$164K
- Sales Managers$157K
- Natural Sciences Managers$157K
- Human Resources Managers$155K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$151K
- General and Operations Managers$147K
- Fundraising Managers$146K
- Marketing Managers$145K
- Managers, All Other$139K
- Public Relations Managers$136K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$135K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$133K
- Training and Development Managers$128K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Administrative Services Managers$124K
- Construction Managers$123K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$113K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$108K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$98K
- Emergency Management Directors$96K
- Education Administrators, All Other$93K
- Funeral Home Managers$90K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$86K
- Lodging Managers$80K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$58K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical53 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$610K
- Physicians, All Other$385K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$308K
- Psychiatrists$296K
- Family Medicine Physicians$291K
- Nurse Anesthetists$276K
- Pediatricians, General$270K
- Dentists, General$173K
- Podiatrists$150K
- Pharmacists$149K
- Optometrists$141K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$138K
- Nurse Midwives$137K
- Veterinarians$120K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$113K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$105K
- Audiologists$105K
- Radiation Therapists$104K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$103K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$96K
- Registered Nurses$96K
- Chiropractors$94K
- Dental Hygienists$94K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$93K
- Occupational Therapists$93K
- Respiratory Therapists$90K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$90K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$88K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$85K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$84K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Surgical Assistants$80K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Surgical Technologists$74K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69K
- Therapists, All Other$68K
- Recreational Therapists$67K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Medical Records Specialists$65K
- Exercise Physiologists$64K
- Paramedics$63K
- Athletic Trainers$62K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Opticians, Dispensing$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
- Dietetic Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$40K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Database Architects$142K
- Actuaries$138K
- Computer Network Architects$137K
- Software Developers$121K
- Data Scientists$113K
- Information Security Analysts$106K
- Computer Systems Analysts$105K
- Database Administrators$105K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$103K
- Statisticians$103K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$94K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$93K
- Computer Programmers$90K
- Operations Research Analysts$77K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Architecture and Engineering28 jobs
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$126K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$111K
- Engineers, All Other$110K
- Electrical Engineers$104K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$103K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Environmental Engineers$103K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$98K
- Materials Engineers$97K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94K
- Surveyors$89K
- Drafters, All Other$82K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$82K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$81K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$77K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Landscape Architects$73K
- Mechanical Drafters$71K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$170K
- Management Analysts$111K
- Insurance Underwriters$106K
- Project Management Specialists$105K
- Labor Relations Specialists$103K
- Financial Risk Specialists$102K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$102K
- Financial Examiners$101K
- Loan Officers$98K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Compliance Officers$90K
- Budget Analysts$87K
- Credit Analysts$85K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$84K
- Logisticians$83K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$82K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$77K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$65K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$62K
- Credit Counselors$57K
- Tax Preparers$53K
Life, Physical, and Social Science26 jobs
- Physicists$190K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116K
- Psychologists, All Other$103K
- School Psychologists$98K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Urban and Regional Planners$94K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$94K
- Hydrologists$94K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$91K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Chemists$85K
- Economists$82K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$79K
- Foresters$79K
- Forensic Science Technicians$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$73K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$70K
- Conservation Scientists$68K
- Microbiologists$67K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$63K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Food Science Technicians$62K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59K
- Biological Technicians$52K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51K
Construction and Extraction29 jobs
- Pipelayers$90K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$89K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$86K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$84K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82K
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$82K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$81K
- Sheet Metal Workers$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$78K
- Electricians$76K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$76K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$73K
- Glaziers$73K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$72K
- Carpenters$68K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$68K
- Tile and Stone Setters$67K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$60K
- Construction Laborers$60K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$59K
- Roofers$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$55K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$52K
- Helpers--Electricians$47K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media24 jobs
- Art Directors$99K
- Technical Writers$90K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$90K
- Editors$76K
- Interior Designers$76K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$75K
- Public Relations Specialists$75K
- Producers and Directors$74K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$73K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$71K
- Film and Video Editors$68K
- Broadcast Technicians$67K
- Interpreters and Translators$66K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$65K
- Writers and Authors$64K
- Graphic Designers$64K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$61K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$61K
- Audio and Video Technicians$59K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$55K
- Photographers$52K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Floral Designers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair34 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$89K
- Avionics Technicians$84K
- Millwrights$82K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$81K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$75K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$73K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$73K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$71K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$70K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$70K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$68K
- Riggers$68K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$65K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$59K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$55K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$52K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$50K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
Educational Instruction and Library53 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$87K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$85K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Instructional Coordinators$85K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$82K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$75K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$72K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$71K
- Curators$71K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$68K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$64K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$58K
- Archivists$56K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$44K
- Tutors$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$76K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Social Workers, All Other$70K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$70K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$68K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Clergy$63K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Counselors, All Other$55K
- Community Health Workers$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49K
Protective Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$109K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$87K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$74K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$69K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Firefighters$54K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$51K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$50K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$49K
- Security Guards$42K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$144K
- Real Estate Brokers$137K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$101K
- Insurance Sales Agents$96K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Advertising Sales Agents$79K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Travel Agents$48K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Telemarketers$36K
- Cashiers$32K
Production70 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$70K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Tool and Die Makers$68K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$68K
- Machinists$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$58K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$56K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$56K
- Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$55K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Etchers and Engravers$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$52K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$52K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$50K
- Printing Press Operators$50K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$50K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$49K
- Furniture Finishers$49K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$49K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$47K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Upholsterers$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Food Batchmakers$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$44K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$43K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$43K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Bakers$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Office and Administrative Support45 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$77K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- Brokerage Clerks$65K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$58K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$57K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Bill and Account Collectors$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Customer Service Representatives$50K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$48K
- File Clerks$48K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$47K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$46K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Tellers$43K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Transportation and Material Moving25 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$186K
- Transportation Inspectors$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Crane and Tower Operators$66K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$58K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$56K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55K
- Bus Drivers, School$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$44K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Driver/Sales Workers$32K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Passenger Attendants$31K
- Taxi Drivers$29K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$50K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64K
- Massage Therapists$59K
- Medical Assistants$50K
- Medical Transcriptionists$49K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Phlebotomists$47K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Orderlies$43K
- Physical Therapist Aides$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- Costume Attendants$44K
- Concierges$43K
- Barbers$42K
- Animal Trainers$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$32K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$28K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Bartenders$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
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Salary in Milwaukee: questions
What is a good salary in Milwaukee?
Half of all workers in the Milwaukee metro earn less than $51,160 and the average is $67,440. Earning more than $79,440 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Milwaukee to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $68,584, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Milwaukee?
Surgeons, All Other ($610,250), Physicians, All Other ($385,480), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($308,100).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340), all occupations and 586 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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