How much does a psychologist make in Wisconsin?
$81,860a year
Median yearly pay for psychologists in Wisconsin. That is $39.36 an hour or $6,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.36
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,160Median: $81,860Highest 10%: $154,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| 25th | $70,740 | $34.01 | |
| Median | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| 75th | $123,400 | $59.35 | |
| 90th | $154,300 | $74.16 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $122,500 |
| La Crosse, WI | $87,520 |
| Green Bay, WI | $85,240 |
| Madison, WI | $85,100 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $80,200 |
| Wausau, WI | $71,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychologists.
| 36. Pennsylvania | $95,650 |
| 37. Michigan | $88,510 |
| 38. Oregon | $86,680 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $81,860 |
| 40. Vermont | $81,080 |
| 41. Illinois | $69,810 |
| 42. West Virginia | $46,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $39.36 ($81,860 a year).
Do psychologists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $81,860 against $110,800 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for psychologist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 39 of 42 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays psychologists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $122,500 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.