How much does a computer occupation make in Madison?
$97,950a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $47.09 an hour or $8,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.09
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 342
- Jobs in the area
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,480Median: $97,950Highest 10%: $133,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 25th | $84,670 | $40.71 | |
| Median | $97,950 | $47.09 | |
| 75th | $109,500 | $52.63 | |
| 90th | $133,500 | $64.16 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| Duluth, MN | $93,930 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $91,730 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $85,330 |
| Appleton, WI | $83,660 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $83,120 |
| Janesville, WI | $82,630 |
| La Crosse, WI | $81,600 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $80,540 |
| Green Bay, WI | $79,930 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $79,350 |
| Kenosha, WI | $78,630 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $67,390 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $155,200 |
| Computer Network Architect | $135,500 |
| Actuary | $135,300 |
| Software Developer | $130,600 |
| Statistician | $107,900 |
| Database Administrator | $105,700 |
| Information Security Analyst | $104,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,600 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,840 |
| Computer Programmer | $97,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $47.09 ($97,950 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $97,950 against $116,600 nationally, 16% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $88,130, so Madison pays 11% more.
Where does Madison rank for computer occupation pay?
154 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,500 or more.
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.