Economists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $76,930 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $115,170
Employed locally 120
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $50,450
    50th (median)
    $76,930
    75th
    $89,190
    90th
    $115,170

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 101% Median Economists salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $121,820
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,230
    Madison, WI $78,020
    Wisconsin $76,940

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
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    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Milwaukee, WI is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.31 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 33.4% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economists in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,450.