Psychiatrists pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $137,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $384,730 or more. The middle half of psychiatrists in Milwaukee earn between $224,390 and $352,050.
- $138K10th
- $224K25th
- $332KMedian
- $352K75th
- $385K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $295,700 | $24,642 | $142.16 |
| Median | $331,500 | $27,625 | $159.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $224,390 | $18,699 | $107.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $352,050 | $29,338 | $169.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychiatrists pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Psychiatrists in Milwaukee earn 4% more than the Wisconsin average ($282,980) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($269,940). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $281,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $295,700 | $331,500 | $137,720 | $384,730 | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $282,980 | $331,070 | $86,340 | $393,500 | 550 |
| United States | $269,940 | $281,870 | $84,060 | $446,520 | 27,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychiatrists salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $295,700, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $197,451 a year, or $16,454 a month and $7,594 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% 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 psychiatrists? 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 $295,700 buys what about $305,043 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychiatrists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 2nd of 3 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Green Bay pays the most ($320,080).
Highest-paying cities for psychiatrists
Miami, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($378,670).
- Miami, FL$378,670
- San Jose, CA$364,570
- Minneapolis, MN$358,870
- Los Angeles, CA$358,510
- St. Louis, MO$357,180
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Psychiatrists salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do psychiatrists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$142.16 an hour on average, and $159.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level psychiatrists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $137,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $224,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the psychiatrists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $197,451 a year ($16,454 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $295,700.
Do psychiatrists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($269,940).
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 29-1223; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.