General Manager Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median general manager in the Milwaukee area earns $125,490 a year ($60.33 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($105,770) and 6% above the Wisconsin median ($118,730). Half of the 10,480 general managers there earn between $84,970 and $176,990.
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,420 | $59,540 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $84,970 | $79,360 | $72,320 |
| Median | $125,490 | $118,730 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $176,990 | $171,130 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $260,040 | $247,560 | $253,390 |
| Average | $146,580 | $140,350 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 10,480 | 36,910 | 3,503,020 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for general manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($163,860).
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Check my payGeneral manager pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $163,860
- New York, NY: $157,000
- Washington, DC: $156,460
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- Hartford, CT: $148,080
- Seattle, WA: $146,030
- Denver, CO: $142,330
- Boston, MA: $133,800
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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.