Research Physician Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How much does a Research Physician make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Physician in Milwaukee, WI is $103,980. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $73,711 to a high of $143,511, with most professionals earning between $88,136 and $124,672.

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Research Physician

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Performs study-related procedures such as physical examinations, informed consent, subject history, adverse events, test article handling, appointment scheduling, records review, treatment coordination, collecting vital signs, and subject health assessments.

December 03, 2022

Provide very good communication skills with patients and research staff regarding medical or psychosocial changes in the targeted renal transplant recipients that are currently or may be eligible for subject enrollment in the clinical pharmacology study.

December 17, 2022

Develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available resources, and makes recommendations to Medical Center management regarding needs, distribution or redistribution of these resources to include equipment, staffing, and space.

January 17, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning, organizational behavior, and instructional design systems, required.

January 30, 2023

Participates in the review of source data and/or data listings of safety data, including adverse experiences, laboratory data, and vital signs data to establish the presence or absence of abnormal trends, and if noted, follow-up as appropriate with the clinical team, project team sponsor, investigator and regulatory agencies.

February 26, 2023

Assist with writing reports of research activities and results/outcomes for submission to required government organizations and preparing manuscripts of research activities and results/outcomes for publication as assigned by Chief, Division of Medicine.

March 07, 2023

Create complex strategies to develop the franchise or product and successfully articulate this to various constituents such as governance committees, project teams, clinical sub-teams, and other senior management to build enthusiasm, passion and commitment.

April 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Physician in Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

88136

124672

103980

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88296

124905

104079

What is the average salary for Research Physician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Physician in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Research Physician ranges from $88,136 to $124,672 with the average base salary of $103,980. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,296 to $124,905 with the average total cash compensation of $104,079.

View Average Salary for Research Physician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$103,980	$88,136 - $124,672
Bonus	$99	$159 - $233
Total Pay	$104,079	$88,296 - $124,905

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Research Physician Salary Near Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,810 - $124,211	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,099 - $120,376	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,099 - $120,376	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,587 - $122,480	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,020 - $120,264	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,663 - $128,246	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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