Salaries in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area
Typical pay for 596 jobs in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. The median for all workers is $51,160 a year ($24.60 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$51,160
Median hourly
$24.60
Workers
820,780
vs U.S. median
+0%
Highest paying jobs in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | $762,360 | 140 |
| Physicians, All Other | $411,200 | 2,390 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 | 180 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $300,470 | 170 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,350 | 390 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,840 | 210 |
| Pediatricians, General | $276,470 | 60 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | n/a |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | 70 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | 500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | n/a |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | 40 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | 90 |
| Chief Executive | $216,240 | n/a |
Most common jobs in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 30,090 | $37,020 |
| Registered Nurse | 22,400 | $97,360 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 19,810 | $44,840 |
| Retail Salesperson | 18,850 | $34,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 17,490 | $28,440 |
| Cashier | 15,050 | $30,400 |
| Office Clerks, General | 14,820 | $44,040 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,380 | $36,620 |
| Customer Service Representative | 14,080 | $47,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 12,020 | $34,470 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 10,790 | $73,880 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 10,520 | $45,770 |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,480 | $125,490 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 10,250 | $59,580 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,020 | $30,330 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Wisconsin.
All 596 jobs by category
Management Occupations (33)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (30)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (28)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (26)Community and Social Service Occupations (15)Legal Occupations (7)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (53)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (27)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (60)Healthcare Support Occupations (15)Protective Service Occupations (16)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (8)Personal Care and Service Occupations (21)Sales and Related Occupations (19)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (45)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (3)Construction and Extraction Occupations (29)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (34)Production Occupations (70)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (25)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $132,010 | $63.47 | 310 |
| Computer Network Architect | $134,070 | $64.46 | 790 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $74,960 | $36.04 | 240 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $83,120 | $39.96 | 1,260 |
| Computer Programmer | $85,280 | $41.00 | 580 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,120 | $49.10 | 2,680 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $60,230 | $28.96 | 3,580 |
| Data Scientist | $104,710 | $50.34 | 1,080 |
| Database Administrator | $101,510 | $48.80 | 310 |
| Database Architect | $148,020 | $71.16 | 130 |
| Information Security Analyst | $101,550 | $48.82 | 690 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $90,140 | $43.34 | 2,130 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $74,850 | $35.98 | 1,310 |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $59.49 | 6,170 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,390 | $46.82 | 790 |
| Statistician | $103,260 | $49.64 | 70 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $100,710 | $48.42 | 240 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $59,180 | $28.45 | 1,530 |
| Clergy | $61,730 | $29.68 | 290 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $59,260 | $28.49 | 220 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,920 | $24.00 | 160 |
| Counselors, All Other | $54,770 | $26.33 | 90 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $39,560 | $19.02 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $60,790 | $29.23 | 1,500 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,910 | $36.50 | 180 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,180 | $33.26 | 1,230 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $62,770 | $30.18 | 600 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,690 | $29.66 | 280 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $47,390 | $22.78 | 610 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $46,650 | $22.43 | 2,220 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $63,040 | $30.31 | 520 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $61,960 | $29.79 | 2,360 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $132,250 | $63.58 | 40 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $105,430 | $50.69 | 50 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $62,560 | $30.08 | 30 |
| Lawyer | $131,100 | $63.03 | 4,040 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $66,160 | $31.81 | 100 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $60,340 | $29.01 | 1,880 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $50,790 | $24.42 | 140 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $47,140 | $22.66 | 2,400 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,310 | $22.26 | 570 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,020 | $17.80 | 30,090 |
| Massage Therapist | $56,350 | $27.09 | 440 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 | $23.84 | 4,170 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,800 | $22.98 | 500 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $49,780 | $23.93 | 190 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $21.97 | 7,880 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,440 | $30.02 | 230 |
| Orderly | $42,840 | $20.59 | 360 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $36,670 | $17.63 | 140 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,000 | $22.60 | 990 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $38,810 | $18.66 | 340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,630 | $31.55 | 480 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,770 | $18.16 | 560 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $63,910 | $30.73 | 1,020 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $32,850 | $15.79 | 240 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $92,910 | $44.67 | 550 |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $23.92 | 2,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $77,310 | $37.17 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $80,960 | $38.92 | 470 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $105,680 | $50.81 | 590 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other | $77,310 | $37.17 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $55,270 | $26.57 | 430 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,060 | $13.97 | 880 |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $49,060 | $23.59 | 80 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $82,090 | $39.47 | 3,660 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $41,850 | $20.12 | 140 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $49,570 | $23.83 | 310 |
| Security Guard | $37,870 | $18.21 | 5,210 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,900 | $30.72 | 250 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $25,970 | $12.49 | 7,330 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,580 | $29.61 | 570 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,910 | $13.90 | 2,230 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $38,980 | $18.74 | 2,710 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,180 | $17.87 | 7,220 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,130 | $13.52 | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,310 | $13.13 | 2,090 |
| Dishwasher | $29,170 | $14.02 | 2,330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,440 | $13.67 | 17,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $40,080 | $19.27 | 6,030 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $25,470 | $12.25 | n/a |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,470 | $17.05 | 4,500 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,900 | $16.78 | 2,080 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,010 | $13.47 | 1,960 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $30,330 | $14.58 | 10,020 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $50,590 | $24.32 | 780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $63,320 | $30.44 | 730 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,620 | $17.61 | 14,380 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $44,440 | $21.36 | 5,020 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,280 | $17.44 | 3,850 |
| Pest Control Worker | $47,300 | $22.74 | 420 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $46,800 | $22.50 | 80 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $60,100 | $28.90 | 520 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,460 | $17.05 | 240 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $29,790 | $14.32 | 70 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $52,850 | $25.41 | 30 |