How much does a data scientist make in Wisconsin?
$106,700a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Wisconsin. That is $51.29 an hour or $8,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.29
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,300Median: $106,700Highest 10%: $168,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,300 | $36.68 | |
| 25th | $88,060 | $42.34 | |
| Median | $106,700 | $51.29 | |
| 75th | $133,900 | $64.36 | |
| 90th | $168,800 | $81.16 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $129,800 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $126,300 |
| Kenosha, WI | $106,100 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $104,700 |
| Racine, WI | $104,500 |
| Wausau, WI | $104,400 |
| Appleton, WI | $103,200 |
| La Crosse, WI | $101,000 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $100,900 |
| Janesville, WI | $99,630 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $99,410 |
| Duluth, MN | $99,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $99,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 18. Utah | $108,100 |
| 19. Arizona | $107,200 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $106,900 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $106,700 |
| 22. Illinois | $106,600 |
| 23. Georgia | $104,300 |
| 24. Alabama | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $51.29 ($106,700 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $106,700 against $120,200 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for data scientist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays data scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $129,800 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.