Wisconsin Salary & Wage Data: Median Income & Top-Paying Industries (2022)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for all workers in Wisconsin in May 2022 was $63,960. This is higher than the national median annual wage of $61,937. The highest-paying industries in Wisconsin are:

- Finance and insurance ($88,050)

- Real estate and rental and leasing ($79,650)

- Management of companies and enterprises ($78,690)

- Utilities ($77,390)

- Wholesale trade ($76,960)

The lowest-paying industries in Wisconsin are:

- Accommodation and food services ($28,590)

- Retail trade ($29,940)

- Transportation and warehousing ($36,560)

- Health care and social assistance ($41,660)

- Educational services ($42,020)