Economist Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 280+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$84,000
$40.385/hr
vs National Average
$111,296
-24.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$53K – $132K
280 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Economist in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,340 |
| 25th percentile | $72,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,000 |
| 75th percentile | $110,970 |
| 90th percentile | $132,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,640 |
| 2023 | $82,330 |
| 2024 | $76,940 |
| 2025 | $84,000 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,640 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $82,330 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $76,940 | $102,371 |
| 2025 | $84,000 | $111,296 |