salary$80,290 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,150per year
Jobs in the area7,960people work this job
Can a accountant afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 19.2% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a accountant in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $80,290 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $60,340 and $132,150.
Can a accountant afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 19.2% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.