How much does a life scientist make in Wisconsin?
$85,080a year
Median yearly pay for life scientists in Wisconsin. That is $40.90 an hour or $7,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.90
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 32
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,380Median: $85,080Highest 10%: $143,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,380 | $32.39 | |
| 25th | $74,570 | $35.85 | |
| Median | $85,080 | $40.90 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.51 | |
| 90th | $143,400 | $68.96 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for life scientists.
| 11. Washington | $100,400 |
| 12. Florida | $91,900 |
| 13. New York | $86,790 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $85,080 |
| 15. Georgia | $83,990 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $83,680 |
| 17. Alaska | $82,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life scientist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $40.90 ($85,080 a year).
Do life scientists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $85,080 against $93,750 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for life scientist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 14 of 32 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays life scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $64,610 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.