Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Milwaukee
593 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Milwaukee belongs to Driver/Sales Workers, at $22,350 per year. The highest is $762,360.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driver/Sales Workers | $22,350 | 3,250 | |
| 2 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $25,470 | — | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $25,970 | 7,330 | |
| 4 | Passenger Attendants | $26,140 | 200 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,310 | 2,090 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,010 | 1,960 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Short Order | $28,130 | — | |
| 8 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $28,210 | 90 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,280 | 1,460 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,440 | 17,490 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | $762,360 | 140 |
| Physicians, All Other | $411,200 | 2,390 |
| Psychiatrists | $331,500 | 180 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $300,470 | 170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $287,350 | 390 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $282,840 | 210 |
| Pediatricians, General | $276,470 | 60 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 70 |
| Dermatologists | $239,200 | 70 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | — |
| Neurologists | $239,200 | 40 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $216,240 | — |
| Commercial Pilots | $177,730 | 420 |
| Physicists | $173,160 | 50 |
| Real Estate Brokers | $168,320 | 160 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,220 | 2,520 |
| Financial Managers | $156,100 | 5,160 |
| Dentists, General | $155,940 | 830 |
| Pharmacists | $153,340 | 1,760 |
| Database Architects | $148,020 | 130 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $144,960 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $144,560 | 3,240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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