verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Accountant Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$79,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.17/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
25,100
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$84,383 #22 of 51

Accountant pay in Wisconsin, explained

Accountants in Wisconsin earn a median of $79,400 per year ($38.17 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $58,340, while the most experienced accountants reach about $127,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $79,400 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $79,400 is worth about $84,383 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #22 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,340
$28.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,400
$38.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$127,800
$61.44/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $79,400 $84,383
Minnesota $81,600 $82,741 −$2,200
Illinois $80,230 $80,264 −$830
Michigan $78,820 $81,919 +$580
Iowa $77,440 $88,239 +$1,960

Accountant in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Wisconsin?

Accountants in Wisconsin earn a median of $79,400 per year ($38.17 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay accountants well?

At $79,400, Wisconsin pays 5% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 25,100 work in the state.

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