Accountants and Auditors pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for accountants and auditors is $38.60 an hour ($80,290 a year). About 7,960 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). It is about the same as the Wisconsin median ($79,400).
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.01 | $60,340 |
| 25% of workers | $32.08 | $66,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.60 | $80,290 |
| 75% of workers | $49.44 | $102,840 |
| 90% of workers | $63.53 | $132,150 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $81,130 | 4,440 |
| Appleton | $80,360 | 1,020 |
| Sheboygan | $80,330 | 390 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $80,290 | 7,960 |
| Kenosha | $78,840 | 570 |
| Green Bay | $77,720 | 1,490 |
| Wausau | $77,680 | 530 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $77,580 | 690 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $77,520 | 540 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $77,100 | 500 |
| Fond du Lac | $76,860 | 330 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $76,680 | 630 |
| Eau Claire | $76,380 | 670 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $96,700 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $125,810 |
| Loan Officers | $83,660 |
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