Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,060 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Milwaukee earn between $67,110 and $99,910.
- $59K10th
- $67K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,940 | $7,162 | $41.32 |
| Median | $81,640 | $6,803 | $39.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,110 | $5,592 | $32.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,910 | $8,326 | $48.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Milwaukee earn 3% more than the Wisconsin average ($83,250) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $85,940 | $81,640 | $58,980 | $112,060 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $83,250 | $78,480 | $61,760 | $108,120 | 740 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $85,940, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $65,696 a year, or $5,475 a month and $2,527 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 other biological 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 $85,940 buys what about $88,656 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 1st of 4 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$41.32 an hour on average, and $39.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $65,696 a year ($5,475 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,940.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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 19-1029; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.27, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.27).
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