Computer Systems Analysts, Milwaukee

$102,120

Local median annual wage in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI. Middle half of earners roughly $85,130 to $125,520.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−3.5%
US median
$105,850
Cost of living (96.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
96.9
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$85,130 to $125,520
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
2,680
Job code
15-1211

Computer Systems Analysts in Milwaukee pay a median $102,120 (May 2025), 3.5% below the US median of $105,850. At local prices (index 96.9), that median buys about what $105,387 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$102,120 in Milwaukee buys about what $105,387 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 96.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 97.1 vs overall 96.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Computer Systems Analysts in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Milwaukee $102,120 $85,130 to $125,520 96.9
Tucson $98,100 $76,610 to $119,930 96.9
San Francisco $134,460 $104,460 to $170,700 115.6
Tulsa $101,460 $78,830 to $125,650 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Computer Systems Analysts in Milwaukee?
The median annual wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI is $102,120 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Milwaukee pay compare to the US median for Computer Systems Analysts?
Local median pay is 3.5% below the national median of $105,850.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Milwaukee is 96.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $102,120 has about the same buying power as $105,387 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.