How much does a compensation make in Wisconsin?
$72,130a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Wisconsin. That is $34.68 an hour or $6,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.68
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,810Median: $72,130Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,810 | $25.39 | |
| 25th | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| Median | $72,130 | $34.68 | |
| 75th | $84,730 | $40.74 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.76 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $82,290 |
| Kenosha, WI | $80,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,270 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $77,860 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,530 |
| Wausau, WI | $74,210 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $71,030 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $70,830 |
| Madison, WI | $69,010 |
| Appleton, WI | $67,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 24. Arizona | $74,930 |
| 25. Texas | $74,800 |
| 26. Missouri | $74,260 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $72,130 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $70,640 |
| 29. North Dakota | $70,480 |
| 30. Tennessee | $69,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $34.68 ($72,130 a year).
Do compensations make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $72,130 against $78,210 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for compensation pay?
Wisconsin ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays compensations the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $82,290 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.