Does Milwaukee Public Library pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Milwaukee Public Library employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Milwaukee Public Library. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Milwaukee Public Library?

73% of Milwaukee Public Library employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Milwaukee Public Library 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Milwaukee Public Library?

Librarian (6) , Library Circulation Assistant (3) , Reference Librarian (2)

What are the pros of working at Milwaukee Public Library according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good" ((in 4 reviews)); "City benefits, flexible schedule, and pay" ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible Management" ((in 3 reviews)); "Great Colleagues" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Milwaukee Public Library according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance is hard due to hours of service." ((in 2 reviews))

Milwaukee Public Library Reviews

3.5

73% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)

42% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (33 reviews)

Milwaukee Public Library has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Milwaukee Public Library employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

33 reviews

5.0

13 June 2022

Great place to work!

Librarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-Flexible Management -Great Colleagues -Good work-life balance

Cons

-Burnout in Colleagues -Lack of Communication

5.0

29 Sept 2021

Best Employer I've had to date

Library circulation assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very welcoming employee community. Management is very understanding and supportive no matter what stage of career path you're at.

Cons

The hiring process is very long and discouraging.

4.0

25 Apr 2024

Good salary/benefits

Public services manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Dynamic environment, diverse colleagues, provide valuable services to community. Lots of room to develop professional skills.

Cons

Salaried schedule fluctuates with nights and weekends necessary. Frequently work beyond 40 hour work week with vacation limitations. High stress and high output environment.

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