How much does a life make in Wisconsin?
$47,210a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Wisconsin. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,934 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.70
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $47,210Highest 10%: $60,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $44,070 | $21.19 | |
| Median | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 75th | $56,660 | $27.24 | |
| 90th | $60,550 | $29.11 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,410 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,220 |
| Madison, WI | $46,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 47. Texas | $48,960 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,650 |
| 49. Nebraska | $48,640 |
| 50. Wisconsin | $47,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.70 ($47,210 a year).
Do lifes make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $47,210 against $62,280 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for life pay?
Wisconsin ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays lifes the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $49,410 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.