How much does a child make in Wisconsin?
$59,280a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Wisconsin. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,400Median: $59,280Highest 10%: $80,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| 25th | $47,980 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $70,010 | $33.66 | |
| 90th | $80,900 | $38.89 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $70,530 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $64,020 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $63,930 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,480 |
| Duluth, MN | $62,240 |
| Madison, WI | $62,020 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,840 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,180 |
| Wausau, WI | $57,720 |
| Racine, WI | $57,550 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,140 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $56,980 |
| Kenosha, WI | $55,590 |
| Janesville, WI | $54,820 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $50,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 21. Nevada | $61,080 |
| 22. Idaho | $59,840 |
| 23. North Carolina | $59,610 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $59,280 |
| 25. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 26. Kentucky | $59,100 |
| 27. Louisiana | $56,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.50 ($59,280 a year).
Do childs make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $59,280 against $59,550 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for child pay?
Wisconsin ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays childs the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $70,530 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.