Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,910 or more. The middle half of atmospheric and space scientists in Milwaukee earn between $64,140 and $86,170.
- $64K10th
- $64K25th
- $73KMedian
- $86K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,330 | $6,611 | $38.14 |
| Median | $72,800 | $6,067 | $35.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,140 | $5,345 | $30.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,170 | $7,181 | $41.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Atmospheric and space scientists in Milwaukee earn 16% less than the Wisconsin average ($94,270) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($106,110). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $99,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $79,330 | $72,800 | $64,060 | $102,910 | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $94,270 | $85,870 | $61,110 | $135,670 | 280 |
| United States | $106,110 | $99,070 | $53,060 | $161,890 | 10,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $79,330, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $61,438 a year, or $5,120 a month and $2,363 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for atmospheric and space scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $79,330 buys what about $81,837 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 2nd of 2 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($108,200).
- Madison$108,200
- Milwaukee$79,330
Highest-paying cities for atmospheric and space scientists
Chicago, IL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,890).
- Chicago, IL$182,890
- New York, NY$172,010
- San Francisco, CA$164,020
- Albany, NY$130,860
- Indianapolis, IN$130,690
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Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do atmospheric and space scientists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$38.14 an hour on average, and $35.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level atmospheric and space scientists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the atmospheric and space scientists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $61,438 a year ($5,120 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,330.
Do atmospheric and space scientists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,110).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2021; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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