Tech Salaries in Milwaukee, WI 2025 -- 45 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Milwaukee, WI earn a median salary of $123,730, which is 9% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Milwaukee, WI

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$148,020	$108,510	$170,210	130
Computer Network Architects	$134,070	$108,890	$162,360	790
Actuaries	$132,010	$95,620	$160,510	310
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$129,640	$98,110	$155,490	90
Software Developers	$123,730	$99,990	$138,590	6,170
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$109,220	$82,390	$127,510	100
Engineers, All Other	$106,320	$88,410	$130,600	180
Data Scientists	$104,710	$89,930	$129,500	1,080
Statisticians	$103,260	$81,250	$128,470	70
Computer Systems Analysts	$102,120	$85,130	$125,520	2,680
Information Security Analysts	$101,550	$81,970	$129,230	690
Database Administrators	$101,510	$77,730	$130,600	310
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$100,710	$78,700	$131,860	240
Industrial Engineers	$100,020	$80,900	$124,290	3,940
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$99,680	$80,390	$123,830	500
Computer Hardware Engineers	$99,010	$72,760	$103,190	50
Electrical Engineers	$98,950	$83,920	$124,020	1,380
Mechanical Engineers	$98,730	$79,070	$109,680	2,200
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$97,390	$74,350	$122,460	790
Materials Engineers	$96,790	$84,360	$112,490	90
Civil Engineers	$96,190	$77,310	$112,610	2,330
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$93,710	$65,700	$111,290	60
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$90,140	$74,390	$110,800	2,130
Environmental Engineers	$86,360	$78,020	$107,320	300
Computer Programmers	$85,280	$68,040	$106,280	580
Computer Occupations, All Other	$83,120	$63,770	$110,350	1,260
Surveyors	$81,400	$68,850	$99,880	170
Drafters, All Other	$80,470	$79,590	$92,690	--
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$78,650	$62,160	$95,560	150
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$78,260	$63,680	$81,050	220
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$77,980	$72,560	$92,400	50
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,200	$63,090	$80,550	450
Computer Network Support Specialists	$74,960	$64,330	$83,400	240
Operations Research Analysts	$74,850	$60,980	$82,780	1,310
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,660	$58,580	$85,510	510
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$73,530	$71,390	$81,470	170
Mechanical Drafters	$69,150	$60,340	$80,250	470
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,300	$64,130	$80,980	180
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,270	$52,200	$75,470	730
Landscape Architects	$64,330	$56,840	$88,840	130
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,960	$57,010	$79,760	730
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$61,340	$57,230	$73,600	240
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$61,080	$60,840	$79,230	130
Computer User Support Specialists	$60,230	$49,730	$74,200	3,580
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$49,360	$47,830	$64,150	--

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Milwaukee, WI?

The highest paying tech jobs in Milwaukee, WI are Database Architects ($148,020 median), Computer Network Architects ($134,070 median), Actuaries ($132,010 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Milwaukee, WI?

Software developers in Milwaukee, WI earn a median salary of $123,730, with salaries ranging from $99,990 at the 25th percentile to $138,590 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 6,170 software developers are employed in the area.