Physicist Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 180+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$173,120
$83.231/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
+12.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$89K – $292K
180 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,310 |
| 25th percentile | $120,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $173,120 |
| 75th percentile | $237,320 |
| 90th percentile | $291,910 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $165,660 |
| 2023 | $156,190 |
| 2024 | $174,010 |
| 2025 | $173,120 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $165,660 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $156,190 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $174,010 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $173,120 | $153,763 |