Average salary in Wisconsin
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Wisconsin is $64,270 a year and the median is $50,270, across 2,941,540 jobs (BLS May 2025). Wisconsin ranks #30 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $64,270 |
| Median salary | $50,270 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.17 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $29,980 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $104,990 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $51,514 |
Highest-paying jobs in Wisconsin
- Physician: $391,740
- Family Medicine Physician: $290,640
- Chief Executive: $208,350
- Dentist: $193,690
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $160,140
- Pharmacist: $148,740
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $142,060
- Financial Manager: $139,720
- Sales Manager: $134,870
- Physician Assistant: $133,950
- Marketing Manager: $133,600
- Human Resources Manager: $133,490
- Nurse Practitioner: $131,980
- Computer Network Architect: $131,720
- Natural Sciences Manager: $128,890
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $128,320
- Lawyer: $126,760
- Purchasing Manager: $124,990
- Education Administrator: $124,960
- Software Engineer: $122,660
Most common jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 82,430 | $36,340 |
| Laborer and Freight | 70,520 | $44,610 |
| Registered Nurse | 68,060 | $95,530 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 67,750 | $28,600 |
| Retail Salesperson | 67,640 | $34,480 |
| Cashier | 65,380 | $30,880 |
| Truck Driver | 53,330 | $58,610 |
| Office Clerk | 51,440 | $44,980 |
| Customer Service Representative | 50,840 | $46,970 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 47,580 | $35,000 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | 46,360 | $45,670 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 45,640 | $37,000 |
| Sales Representative | 37,700 | $65,930 |
| General and Operations Manager | 36,910 | $118,730 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 36,220 | $29,670 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Wisconsin?
$64,270 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $50,270 ($24.17/hour), per BLS May 2025. Wisconsin ranks #30 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wisconsin?
Physician ($391,740), Family Medicine Physician ($290,640), Chief Executive ($208,350), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Wisconsin?
Earning more than the median of $50,270 puts you above half of Wisconsin workers; the top 10% earn over $104,990.