How much does an economist make in Wisconsin?
$84,000a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Wisconsin. That is $40.38 an hour or $7,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.38
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,340Median: $84,000Highest 10%: $132,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| 25th | $72,920 | $35.06 | |
| Median | $84,000 | $40.38 | |
| 75th | $111,000 | $53.35 | |
| 90th | $132,300 | $63.59 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $107,000 |
| Madison, WI | $88,770 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $76,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 31. Oklahoma | $89,980 |
| 32. Montana | $89,340 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $86,130 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $84,000 |
| 35. Hawaii | $83,050 |
| 36. Indiana | $80,750 |
| 37. Arizona | $79,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $40.38 ($84,000 a year).
Do economists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $84,000 against $124,700 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for economist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 40 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays economists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $107,000 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.