Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $122,480 -24% vs national
Median hourly $58.88
10th percentile $76,200
90th percentile $221,390
Employed locally 170
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,200
    25th
    $102,490
    50th (median)
    $122,480
    75th
    $159,690
    90th
    $221,390

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 160% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 60% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $210,890
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $209,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Wilmington, NC $156,650
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $141,460
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $134,900

    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 Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Milwaukee, WI is $58.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $122.02 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 24% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,200 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,490.