How much does a physical scientist make in Wisconsin?
$97,470a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in Wisconsin. That is $46.86 an hour or $8,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.86
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,130Median: $97,470Highest 10%: $161,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 25th | $84,530 | $40.64 | |
| Median | $97,470 | $46.86 | |
| 75th | $126,400 | $60.79 | |
| 90th | $161,900 | $77.83 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $176,400 |
| Madison, WI | $95,580 |
| Duluth, MN | $81,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical scientists.
| 30. Nebraska | $101,400 |
| 31. Texas | $100,900 |
| 32. Connecticut | $99,990 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $97,470 |
| 34. Montana | $94,520 |
| 35. Louisiana | $94,320 |
| 36. Kentucky | $81,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $46.86 ($97,470 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $97,470 against $122,600 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for physical scientist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 33 of 39 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays physical scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $176,400 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.