Medical Scientists Salary in Wisconsin
Medical Scientists in Wisconsin earn a median of $82,530 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,850; the top 10% earn over $128,680. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Wisconsin
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Medical Scientists pay in Wisconsin
How much do medical scientists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $82,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,850 and the top 10% earn over $128,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 46 (−20% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.