Financial Managers salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $113,910–$200,830
- vs U.S. median
- -6%
- Metro rank
- #76 of 393
Financial Managers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $156,100 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,160 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% below the U.S. median of $166,570 and 12% above the WI statewide median of $139,720. It ranks #76 of 393 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,160 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Financial Managers pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $148,970 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $143,970 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $143,880 |
| Kenosha, WI | $142,000 |
| Green Bay, WI | $141,000 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $138,360 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $137,120 |
| Appleton, WI | $134,990 |
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What is the average Financial Managers salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $156,100 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,160 jobs pay between $113,910 and $200,830. The 10th percentile is $92,060 and the 90th is $269,270.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Financial Managers?
That is 6% below the U.S. median of $166,570 and 12% above the WI statewide median of $139,720. It ranks #76 of 393 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Financial Managers make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $75.05 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $156,100 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $54.76–$96.55 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.