Data Scientists pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for data scientists is $51.29 an hour ($106,680 a year). About 4,370 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Wisconsin ranks 21st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.68 | $76,300 |
| 25% of workers | $42.34 | $88,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.29 | $106,680 |
| 75% of workers | $64.36 | $133,860 |
| 90% of workers | $81.16 | $168,810 |
Data Scientists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $126,270 | 40 |
| Kenosha | $106,120 | 80 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $104,710 | 1,080 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $104,530 | 50 |
| Wausau | $104,420 | 50 |
| Appleton | $103,210 | 90 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $100,990 | 90 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $100,920 | 290 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $99,630 | 70 |
| Eau Claire | $99,410 | 70 |
| Green Bay | $99,340 | 240 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $71,820 |
| Actuaries | $131,640 |
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