Parts Salespersons Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $44,550 +19% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $29,900
90th percentile $63,960
Employed locally 1,270
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,900
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $44,550
    75th
    $53,160
    90th
    $63,960

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 58% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,860
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $45,000
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $44,920
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $44,900
    Madison, WI $44,600
    Appleton, WI $44,370

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,650
    Cashiers $29,430
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $49,080
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $72,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Milwaukee, WI is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Milwaukee, WI is 19% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,900 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.