Physicist Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 220+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$174,010
$83.659/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+16.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – —
220 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,480 |
| 25th percentile | $129,070 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $174,010 |
| 75th percentile | $213,560 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $165,660 |
| 2023 | $156,190 |
| 2024 | $174,010 |
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $165,660 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $156,190 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $174,010 | $149,537 |