How much does an area make in Wisconsin?
$78,770a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Wisconsin. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,890Median: $78,770Highest 10%: $136,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,890 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $63,690 | $30.62 | |
| Median | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $106,600 | $51.23 | |
| 90th | $136,500 | $65.63 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $81,220 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $78,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 21. Oregon | $80,310 |
| 22. Ohio | $80,060 |
| 23. Colorado | $79,190 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $78,770 |
| 25. Montana | $78,690 |
| 26. Georgia | $77,630 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $76,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.87 ($78,770 a year).
Do areas make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $78,770 against $85,020 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for area pay?
Wisconsin ranks 24 of 37 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays areas the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $81,220 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.