Accountant Salary in Milwaukee, WI
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$73,546
Hourly Rate
$35.36
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,206
employed
Accountant Salary Range in Milwaukee, WI
Annual Salary Range
$46k
10th percentile
$59k
25th
$88k
75th
$106k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $45,926 | $22.08 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,753 | $28.25 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $73,546 | $35.36 |
| 75th Percentile | $87,837 | $42.23 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $106,309 | $51.11 |
| Average (Mean) | $78,362 | $37.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Accountant salary in Milwaukee, WI is $73,546 per year or $35.36 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Milwaukee-Waukesha Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Milwaukee, WI Compares
vs National Average
$79,880
vs Wisconsin Average
$78,597
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$78,074
Cost of living in Milwaukee, WI is 5.8% below the national average.
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