Directors, Religious Activities and Education Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $37,960 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $57,170
National median $54,840

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $37,960
    75th
    $44,250
    90th
    $57,170

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary vs area income 50% Median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $96,210
    District of Columbia $82,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,220
    North Carolina $81,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,880
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,250

    Nearby metros — Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,750
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $48,730
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $46,520
    Madison, WI $38,630
    Wisconsin $37,960

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,820
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,170
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,910
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Directors, Religious Activities and Education make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Milwaukee, WI is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.80 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Directors, Religious Activities and Education salaries?

    The median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary in Milwaukee, WI is 30.8% below the national median of $54,840. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Directors, Religious Activities and Education (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.