First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $70,350 +20% vs national
Median hourly $33.82
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $89,950
Employed locally 260
National median $58,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $55,830
    50th (median)
    $70,350
    75th
    $76,420
    90th
    $89,950

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary vs area income 92% Median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $110,250
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $95,890
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $94,410
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $92,660
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,500
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $89,610

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $110,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,540
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,150
    Madison, WI $66,110
    Wisconsin $63,510
    Wilmington, NC $63,340

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,670
    Firefighters $49,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $33.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 20% above the national median of $58,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,830.