Bookkeeper Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median bookkeeper in the Milwaukee area earns $50,920 a year ($24.48 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($50,670) and 1% above the Wisconsin median ($50,340). Half of the 6,750 bookkeepers there earn between $46,060 and $59,980.
Median $50,920
10th: $35,66090th: $67,790
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,660 | $36,350 | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $46,060 | $44,580 | $43,520 |
| Median | $50,920 | $50,340 | $50,670 |
| 75th percentile | $59,980 | $59,380 | $61,470 |
| 90th percentile | $67,790 | $65,460 | $74,550 |
| Average | $52,490 | $51,720 | $53,560 |
| Jobs | 6,750 | 25,960 | 1,373,680 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bookkeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($66,130).
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- San Jose, CA: $66,130
- San Francisco, CA: $65,530
- Boston, MA: $60,960
- New York, NY: $60,640
- Seattle, WA: $60,460
- Hartford, CT: $59,470
- Washington, DC: $59,290
- Los Angeles, CA: $58,590
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Billing Clerk: $48,680
- Customer Service Representative: $47,840
- Office Clerk: $44,040
- Administrative Assistant: $48,480
- Office Manager: $73,970
- Medical Secretary: $48,560
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.