Legislators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $53,420 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $19,570
90th percentile $123,840
Employed locally 170
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,570
    25th
    $31,990
    50th (median)
    $53,420
    75th
    $82,530
    90th
    $123,840

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 70% Median Legislators salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,210
    Madison, WI $79,430
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $60,740
    Wisconsin $58,850
    Wichita, KS $52,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,740

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$118,790
    Financial Managers$154,540
    Managers, All Other$126,190
    Sales Managers$140,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$160,460
    Industrial Production Managers$121,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Milwaukee?

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

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 19.2% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $19,570 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,990.