Podiatrists pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $258,160 or more. The middle half of podiatrists in Milwaukee earn between $74,240 and $194,420.
- $74K10th
- $74K25th
- $137KMedian
- $194K75th
- $258K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $149,900 | $12,492 | $72.07 |
| Median | $136,790 | $11,399 | $65.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,240 | $6,187 | $35.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $194,420 | $16,202 | $93.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Podiatrists pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Podiatrists in Milwaukee earn 24% less than the Wisconsin average ($197,370) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($175,480). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $160,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $149,900 | $136,790 | $74,240 | $258,160 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $197,370 | $185,100 | $71,990 | $342,010 | 120 |
| United States | $175,480 | $160,300 | $66,010 | $309,670 | 9,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Podiatrists salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $149,900, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $106,419 a year, or $8,868 a month and $4,093 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 podiatrists? 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 $149,900 buys what about $154,637 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Podiatrists salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$177,780
- Indianapolis, IN$152,150
- Detroit, MI$161,760
- Dayton, OH$129,200
- Minneapolis, MN$243,890
- St. Louis, MO$145,080
Highest-paying cities for podiatrists
Minneapolis, MN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($243,890).
- Minneapolis, MN$243,890
- Charlotte, NC$242,090
- San Diego, CA$240,610
- Manchester, NH$233,950
- Bridgeport, CT$232,680
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Podiatrists salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do podiatrists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$72.07 an hour on average, and $65.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level podiatrists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the podiatrists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $106,419 a year ($8,868 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $149,900.
Do podiatrists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($175,480).
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 29-1081; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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