--- title: Jobs in Milwaukee, WI — Salary & Top Employers description: Find jobs in Milwaukee, WI across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and tech. Browse top employers, compare salaries, and discover open roles in Wisconsin's. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/wisconsin/milwaukee date: 2026-09-28T19:14:04Z og_description: Explore jobs in Milwaukee, WI — Wisconsin's largest city with top employers in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and tech. Find your next role today. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2qgrot.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Wisconsin url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/wisconsin --- # Jobs in Milwaukee, WI — Salary & Top Employers **State:** [Wisconsin Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/wisconsin?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 5,060 **Hiring momentum:** -30.9% — 219 new postings in the last 28 days vs 317 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 7,099 - Median salary: $73K - Salary range (P25–P75): $47K – $118K - Remote share: 6.5% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 7,099 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Milwaukee, WI fell 31% in the last 28 days (219 vs 317 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Milwaukee, WI: Higher Education (9% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Retail. - Pay in Milwaukee, WI runs 4% above the United States median ($73K vs $70K). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Milwaukee, WI | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Higher Education | 656 | — | | Hospitals & Health Care | 620 | $63K | | Retail | 431 | $35K | | Financial Services | 406 | $97K | | Construction | 357 | $89K | | Restaurants | 291 | — | | Machinery Manufacturing | 285 | $74K | | Food & Beverage Services | 251 | $37K | | Business Consulting & Services | 217 | $187K | | Staffing & Recruiting | 193 | $100K | ## Top roles hiring in Milwaukee, WI | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 220 | $94K | | Customer Service Representative | 145 | — | | Assistant Manager | 126 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 108 | $33K | | Sales Representative | 94 | $90K | | CDL Driver | 91 | — | | Tax Manager | 79 | $151K | | General Manager | 78 | — | | Project Manager | 77 | — | | Delivery Driver | 72 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Milwaukee, WI | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 196 | | [Northwestern Mutual Jobs & Careers — Life Insurance & Wealth](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/northwestern-mutual?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 103 | | [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 98 | | [U.S. Bank Jobs & Careers — Banking & Financial Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/u-s-bank?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 88 | | [Johnson Controls Jobs & Careers — Building Tech](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/johnson-controls?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 87 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 131 employers filed 563 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Milwaukee, WI | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Milwaukee Public Schools | 84 | $78K | | Northwestern Mutual | 79 | $109K | | Medical College of Wisconsin | 43 | $75K | | Froedtert West Bend Health Center | 35 | $410K | | Infosys | 81 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Brookfield, WI — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/wisconsin/brookfield?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10.2 mi | 978 | $60K | | [Jobs in Menomonee Falls, WI — Salary & Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/wisconsin/menomonee-falls?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 14.4 mi | 687 | $57K | | [Jobs in Waukesha, WI — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/wisconsin/waukesha?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 16.6 mi | 1328 | $53K | [All H1B sponsors in Milwaukee, WI](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/milwaukee-wi?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Milwaukee, WI? Healthcare is Milwaukee's largest hiring sector, led by Froedtert Health and Aurora Health Care. Financial services — anchored by Northwestern Mutual, Baird, and Johnson Controls — are also major employers. Manufacturing, technology, and professional services round out the city's diverse job market. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Milwaukee, WI? Milwaukee salaries vary significantly by sector. Finance and healthcare professionals tend to earn above the city median, while hospitality and retail roles are at the lower end. Technology roles are increasingly competitive. Check the salary benchmarks on this page for current data by role and industry. ### Who are the top employers in Milwaukee, WI? Major employers include Froedtert Health, Aurora Health Care, Northwestern Mutual, ManpowerGroup, Johnson Controls, and the City of Milwaukee. The technology and startup sectors are growing, especially around the Milwaukee Innovation District. See the top employers section for current listings. ### Are remote jobs available in Milwaukee, WI? Yes — Milwaukee's finance, insurance, and technology sectors offer a growing number of remote and hybrid positions. Use the work arrangement filter on this page to narrow to remote-eligible openings in the Milwaukee metro. ### How does Milwaukee compare to Madison for jobs? Milwaukee leans toward manufacturing, finance, and healthcare, while Madison is stronger in government, education, and biotech. Both cities offer competitive salaries in their respective strengths. Use the Wisconsin state page to compare openings across both markets. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)