Economists Salary in Wisconsin
Economists in Wisconsin earn a median of $84,000 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,340; the top 10% earn over $132,270. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Environmental Economists$84,000 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$64,420 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$106,680 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$92,660 median in Wisconsin
- Actuaries$131,640 median in Wisconsin
- Statisticians$107,150 median in Wisconsin
Economists pay in Wisconsin
How much do economists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $84,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,340 and the top 10% earn over $132,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 40 (−33% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.