Psychiatrists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $331,500
Median hourly $159.38
10th percentile $137,720
90th percentile $384,730
Employed locally 180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $137,720
    25th
    $224,390
    50th (median)
    $331,500
    75th
    $352,050
    90th
    $384,730

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatrists salary vs area income 434% Median Psychiatrists salary is 334% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $413,890
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $409,950
    Gainesville, FL $404,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $403,430
    Ocala, FL $396,200
    New Haven, CT $381,890

    Nearby metros — Psychiatrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Green Bay, WI $339,680
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $336,410
    Madison, WI $296,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $287,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $236,740
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $141,450

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
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    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatrists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatrists in Milwaukee, WI is $159.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $184.97 or more per hour.

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

    Entry-level Psychiatrists (10th percentile) earn around $137,720 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $224,390.