Psychologists, All Other pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,030 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Milwaukee earn between $76,810 and $117,500.
- $55K10th
- $77K25th
- $80KMedian
- $118K75th
- $151K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,560 | $8,547 | $49.31 |
| Median | $80,200 | $6,683 | $38.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,810 | $6,401 | $36.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,500 | $9,792 | $56.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Milwaukee earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($100,480) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $102,560 | $80,200 | $55,020 | $151,030 | 450 |
| Wisconsin | $100,480 | $81,860 | $55,160 | $154,260 | 1,080 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $102,560, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $76,401 a year, or $6,367 a month and $2,939 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 psychologists? 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 $102,560 buys what about $105,801 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 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 2nd of 5 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; La Crosse pays the most ($116,060).
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$49.31 an hour on average, and $38.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $76,401 a year ($6,367 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,560.
Do other psychologists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
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 19-3039; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.3%.
- 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 4.56, this job is 4.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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