State Median Salary
$82,750
Total DOL Filings
59,896
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
National average = 100
Wisconsin vs National Average
Wisconsin
$82,750
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Wisconsin median DOL salary is +67.2% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Wisconsin
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 14,196 | $81,513 | Infosys Limited |
| Madison, WI | 11,760 | $79,043 | UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON |
| Waukesha, WI | 2,600 | $84,620 | GE Medical Systems LLC |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 2,436 | $80,917 | Wipro Limited |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 2,101 | $73,677 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited |
| Brookfield, WI | 2,082 | $88,438 | Wisdom Infotech |
| Green Bay, WI | 1,728 | $91,745 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited |
| Franklin, WI | 1,566 | $77,843 | Infosys Limited |
| Middleton, WI | 1,062 | $75,929 | PPD Development, L.P. |
| Stoughton, WI | 931 | $44,604 | Stoughton Trailers, LLC |
Top Employers in Wisconsin
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wisconsin
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $170,000 | -18.7% | 25 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $156,138 | -32.4% | 8 |
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | -24.5% | 162 |
| Sales Managers | $129,522 | -3.7% | 25 |
| Optometrists | $125,000 | -9.2% | 7 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,342 | -5.2% | 85 |
| General and Operations Managers | $123,823 | +9.4% | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $121,514 | -12.4% | 117 |
| Fashion Designers | $120,000 | +217.5% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,227 | -21.1% | 518 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $117,000 | -7.3% | 24 |
| Financial Managers | $115,000 | -16.4% | 51 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | +41.3% | 374 |
| Pharmacists | $112,112 | -20.2% | 122 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | +11.5% | 219 |
| Purchasing Managers | $104,999 | -14.5% | 36 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $104,021 | +8.5% | 36 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $102,000 | -25.8% | 9 |
| Software Developers | $102,000 | -1.3% | 11 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $100,370 | -14.7% | 77 |
BLS Wage Survey - Wisconsin
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $231,070 | 50 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $214,690 | 280 |
| Chief Executives | $209,090 | 4,440 |
| Dentists, General | $206,650 | 2,160 |
| Physicists | $174,010 | 220 |
| Podiatrists | $170,090 | 190 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $166,690 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,760 | 7,190 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $142,360 | 450 |
| Pharmacists | $140,410 | 4,940 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $139,540 | 160 |
| Database Architects | $138,930 | 360 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,710 | 4,770 |
| Optometrists | $137,650 | 750 |
| Financial Managers | $137,530 | 13,750 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $137,400 | 1,000 |
| Nurse Midwives | $135,360 | 90 |
| Sales Managers | $134,560 | 8,360 |
| Human Resources Managers | $132,940 | 3,550 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,820 | 3,040 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has a cost of living index of
95.1 (national average = 100), meaning it is
4.9% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Wisconsin has the purchasing power equivalent of
$105,152 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $170,000 | $178,759 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $156,138 | $164,183 |
| Dentists, General | $156,000 | $164,038 |
| Sales Managers | $129,522 | $136,196 |
| Optometrists | $125,000 | $131,441 |
Salary Trend in Wisconsin
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Wisconsin
Compare Wisconsin to Another State
See how Wisconsin stacks up against other states.Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.