How much does a physicist make in Wisconsin?
$173,100a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Wisconsin. That is $83.23 an hour or $14,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $83.23
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,310Median: $173,100Highest 10%: $291,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,310 | $42.94 | |
| 25th | $120,400 | $57.90 | |
| Median | $173,100 | $83.23 | |
| 75th | $237,300 | $114.10 | |
| 90th | $291,900 | $140.34 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $173,200 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $168,500 |
| Madison, WI | $136,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 11. Iowa | $178,100 |
| 12. Maryland | $174,400 |
| 13. North Carolina | $174,200 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $173,100 |
| 15. Minnesota | $171,200 |
| 16. Louisiana | $166,200 |
| 17. New Mexico | $165,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $83.23 ($173,100 a year).
Do physicists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $173,100 against $172,300 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for physicist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 14 of 43 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays physicists the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $173,200 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.