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Project Manager Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$97,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.91/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
21,610
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,704 #19 of 51

Project Manager pay in Wisconsin, explained

Project managers in Wisconsin earn a median of $97,580 per year ($46.91 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $60,840, while the most experienced project managers reach about $139,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $97,580 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $97,580 is worth about $103,704 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #19 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,840
$29.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,580
$46.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$139,140
$66.89/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $97,580 $103,704
Illinois $103,470 $103,513 −$5,890
Michigan $100,970 $104,940 −$3,390
Minnesota $97,860 $99,228 −$280
Iowa $96,540 $110,002 +$1,040

Project Manager in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do project managers make in Wisconsin?

Project managers in Wisconsin earn a median of $97,580 per year ($46.91 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay project managers well?

At $97,580, Wisconsin pays 5% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 21,610 work in the state.

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