Salary Breakdown for Milwaukee
The median individual income in Milwaukee is $27,890 per year, which works out to approximately $2,324/month or $13.41/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $44,941.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Milwaukee's cost of living index is 89 (national average = 100). The median salary of $27,890 in Milwaukee has the purchasing power of approximately $31,337 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes significantly further in Milwaukee than in most major cities.
Top Employers in Milwaukee
- Aurora Health
- Froedtert
- Harley-Davidson
Major Industries in Milwaukee
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Brewing
How Milwaukee Compares to Wisconsin
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Cost of Living in Milwaukee
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Milwaukee page.
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