Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Wisconsin | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $106,680 | $120,395 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $51.29 | $57.88 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $113,369.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $102,619 | $80,750 | $156,750 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Wisconsin is $106,680, or about $51.29 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Wisconsin is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Wisconsin typically earn from $80,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,370 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $106,680, Wisconsin offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.