How much does a medical scientist make in Wisconsin?
$82,530a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Wisconsin. That is $39.68 an hour or $6,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.68
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,850Median: $82,530Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 25th | $69,400 | $33.37 | |
| Median | $82,530 | $39.68 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.63 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.87 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $102,900 |
| Green Bay, WI | $88,120 |
| Madison, WI | $85,570 |
| Duluth, MN | $84,370 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $82,880 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $78,460 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $76,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 30. Idaho | $83,010 |
| 31. Utah | $82,940 |
| 32. West Virginia | $82,690 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $82,530 |
| 34. Illinois | $82,330 |
| 35. Indiana | $81,110 |
| 36. Nebraska | $80,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $39.68 ($82,530 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $82,530 against $103,400 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for medical scientist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 33 of 46 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays medical scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $102,900 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.