Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $91,270 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.88
10th percentile $61,350
90th percentile $166,040
Employed locally 1,830
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,350
    25th
    $77,250
    50th (median)
    $91,270
    75th
    $114,960
    90th
    $166,040

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 119% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $103,200
    Madison, WI $101,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $99,170
    Appleton, WI $98,210
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $97,660
    Eau Claire, WI $96,240

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,760
    Project Management Specialists$96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72,430
    Human Resources Specialists$67,180
    Management Analysts$105,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Milwaukee, WI is $43.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.21 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.9% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $61,350 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,250.