IT Manager Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median IT manager in the Milwaukee area earns $161,220 a year ($77.51 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($175,140) and 1% above the Wisconsin median ($160,140). Half of the 2,520 IT managers there earn between $129,380 and $202,580.
Median $161,220
10th: $102,71090th: $230,000
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $102,710 | $99,260 | $107,550 |
| 25th percentile | $129,380 | $127,160 | $138,060 |
| Median | $161,220 | $160,140 | $175,140 |
| 75th percentile | $202,580 | $198,760 | $220,730 |
| 90th percentile | $230,000 | $230,980 | $297,510 |
| Average | $169,070 | $165,150 | $192,160 |
| Jobs | 2,520 | 8,880 | 670,570 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for IT manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($291,660).
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- San Jose, CA: $291,660
- San Francisco, CA: $232,890
- New York, NY: $215,300
- Boston, MA: $214,960
- Seattle, WA: $214,680
- San Diego, CA: $206,740
- Los Angeles, CA: $204,370
- Denver, CO: $203,340
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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.