SOC 49-2096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles — Milwaukee
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
At $45,430, median pay for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles in Milwaukee, WI tracks the national median of $48,420 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,430, median pay for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles in Milwaukee, WI tracks the national median of $48,420 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,500 and $51,630. The lowest tenth earn under $37,500, while the highest tenth earn more than $51,630.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 483rd of 593 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,500 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $37,500 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $45,430 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $51,630 | +6.6% |
| 90th | $51,630 | +6.6% |
| Mean | $45,880 | −5.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Milwaukee run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $45,430 goes as far as $48,278 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,278US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,430 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,500 to $51,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles in Milwaukee, WI?
The median annual wage is $45,430, or $21.84 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,420, so pay in Milwaukee, WI is 6.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Milwaukee, WI earns more than $51,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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