DOL Median (Milwaukee, WI)
$61,500
vs National
-12.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,669
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,500
-12.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Milwaukee, WI earns $61,500 in nominal terms, which is 12.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,669 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Milwaukee, WI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | $65,160 | 4 |
| Marquette University | $65,000 | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $59,671 | 4 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median Physicists salary in Milwaukee, WI is $61,500 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Milwaukee, WI a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Milwaukee, WI earns 12.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $64,669 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.