Biologists Salary in Wisconsin
Biologists in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,480 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,760; the top 10% earn over $108,120. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Geneticists$78,480 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$78,480 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$67,100 median in Wisconsin
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$78,480 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$82,530 median in Wisconsin
- Soil and Plant Scientists$66,200 median in Wisconsin
Biologists pay in Wisconsin
How much do biologists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $78,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,760 and the top 10% earn over $108,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 50 (−21% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.