School Psychologists pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,390 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Milwaukee earn between $79,420 and $125,770.
- $72K10th
- $79K25th
- $95KMedian
- $126K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,110 | $8,176 | $47.17 |
| Median | $95,090 | $7,924 | $45.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,420 | $6,618 | $38.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,770 | $10,481 | $60.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
School psychologists in Milwaukee earn 12% more than the Wisconsin average ($87,770) and about the same as the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $98,110 | $95,090 | $72,320 | $129,390 | 390 |
| Wisconsin | $87,770 | $83,330 | $60,660 | $129,380 | 1,180 |
| United States | $99,160 | $95,990 | $63,070 | $142,330 | 63,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
School Psychologists salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $98,110, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $73,535 a year, or $6,128 a month and $2,828 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 school 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 $98,110 buys what about $101,210 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 1st of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Milwaukee$98,110
- Madison$90,780
- Racine$89,660
- Green Bay$83,490
- Oshkosh$82,270
- Kenosha$78,850
- Janesville$78,480
- Appleton$78,130
- La Crosse$77,530
- Eau Claire$75,390
Highest-paying cities for school psychologists
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,700).
- Boulder, CO$142,700
- El Centro, CA$141,360
- San Jose, CA$137,350
- San Francisco, CA$135,970
- Riverside, CA$135,230
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School Psychologists salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$47.17 an hour on average, and $45.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $73,535 a year ($6,128 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,110.
Do school psychologists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($99,160).
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 19-3034; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.3%.
- 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 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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