Economist Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 330+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$76,940
$36.99/hr
vs National Average
$102,371
-24.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $114K
330 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Economist in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,450 |
| 25th percentile | $60,040 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,940 |
| 75th percentile | $89,190 |
| 90th percentile | $113,730 |
Historical Salary Trend — Economist in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,640 |
| 2023 | $82,330 |
| 2024 | $76,940 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,640 | $96,369 |
| 2023 | $82,330 | $98,241 |
| 2024 | $76,940 | $102,371 |