Average Salary in Wisconsin
Average wage, unemployment, and how Wisconsin ranks — from official BLS data.
The average worker in Wisconsin earns about $69,992 a year across all industries — about $3,053 above the national average. Roughly 2,946,163 jobs are covered in the state.
How it works
The average annual wage for Wisconsin is the BLS QCEW average weekly wage across all covered industries, annualized (2025 Q4). The unemployment rate is the seasonally adjusted state figure from BLS LAUS. These are averages — a typical (median) worker usually earns less than the average, which is pulled up by high earners.
Good to know
- Average wage is employer-reported and covers ~95% of US jobs; it runs higher than the median.
- Weigh Wisconsin's wage against its cost of living and rent before comparing states.
- Figures refresh as BLS releases new quarters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Wisconsin?
The average annual wage in Wisconsin is about $69,992, based on the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2025 Q4) — the average across all covered industries.
What is the unemployment rate in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.5% (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
How does Wisconsin rank for pay?
Wisconsin ranks #32 of 51 states (and DC) by average wage.