How much does a life make in Madison?
$46,540a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 167 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,730Median: $46,540Highest 10%: $71,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| Median | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $71,930 | $34.58 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,410 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,220 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $22.38 ($46,540 a year).
Do lifes make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $46,540 against $62,280 nationally, 25% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $47,210, so Madison pays 1% less.
Where does Madison rank for life pay?
167 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,930 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.