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IT Support Specialist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$58,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.27/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
12,400
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,501 #21 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Wisconsin, explained

It support specialists in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,810 per year ($28.27 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $43,260, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $82,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $58,810 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $58,810 is worth about $62,501 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #21 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,260
$20.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,810
$28.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,100
$39.47/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $58,810 $62,501
Minnesota $63,630 $64,520 −$4,820
Illinois $59,860 $59,885 −$1,050
Iowa $58,810 $67,011
Michigan $56,240 $58,451 +$2,570

IT Support Specialist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Wisconsin?

It support specialists in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,810 per year ($28.27 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay IT support specialists well?

At $58,810, Wisconsin pays 5% below the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 12,400 work in the state.

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