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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Milwaukee
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Milwaukee metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 17
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $73,880–$161,220
- across roles
- Highest median
- $161,220
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Cost of living
- 96.9
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Milwaukee
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $161,220 | $166,314 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $156,100 | $161,032 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $144,560 | $149,128 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $136,530 | $140,844 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $133,270 | $137,481 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $130,700 | $134,830 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $125,810 | $129,785 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $125,490 | $129,455 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $104,710 | $108,019 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $102,900 | $106,151 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $100,430 | $103,603 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $100,350 | $103,521 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $96,700 | $99,756 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $80,290 | $82,827 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $78,560 | $81,042 |
| Operations Research Analysts SOC 15-2031 | $74,850 | $77,215 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $73,880 | $76,214 |
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Cost of living and Milwaukee pay
Nominal wages in the Milwaukee area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Milwaukee?
Across the 17 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Milwaukee metro area, median annual wages span roughly $73,880 to $161,220. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $161,220.
Is Milwaukee an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Milwaukee area overall price level is 96.9 against a U.S. average of 100 — close to the national average. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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