SOC 15-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Occupations, All Other — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage is $88,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage is $88,130. That is 24.4% lower than the national median of $116,580. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $68,300 and $109,480. The lowest tenth earn under $52,640, while the highest tenth earn more than $133,450.
Employment stands at 4,680, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 45th by median wage. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $97,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 129th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,640 | −54.8% |
| 25th | $68,300 | −41.4% |
| Median (50th) | $88,130 | −24.4% |
| 75th | $109,480 | −6.1% |
| 90th | $133,450 | +14.5% |
| Mean | $92,750 | −20.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $97,950 | 1,460 | |
| 2 | Fond du Lac | $85,330 | 50 | |
| 3 | Racine | $84,960 | 40 | |
| 4 | Appleton | $83,660 | 140 | |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $83,120 | 1,260 | |
| 6 | Janesville | $82,630 | 50 | |
| 7 | La Crosse | $81,600 | 100 | |
| 8 | Eau Claire | $80,540 | 130 | |
| 9 | Green Bay | $79,930 | 180 | |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $79,350 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $88,130 goes as far as $93,656 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$88,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,656US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $88,130 a year, 24.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,640 to $133,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,680 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $97,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $88,130, or $42.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $116,580, so pay in Wisconsin is 24.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $133,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Madison, at $97,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,680 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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