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

Psychologist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$113,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.50/hr
▲ 13% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
1,150
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,474 #5 of 48

Psychologist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Psychologists in Wisconsin earn a median of $113,360 per year ($54.50 per hour), which is 13% above the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $76,360, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $166,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $113,360 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $113,360 is worth about $120,474 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #5 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,360
$36.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$113,360
$54.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,270
$79.94/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $113,360 $120,474
Minnesota $107,030 $108,527 +$6,330
Iowa $91,690 $104,476 +$21,670
Michigan $84,730 $88,061 +$28,630
Illinois $83,750 $83,785 +$29,610

Psychologist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Wisconsin?

Psychologists in Wisconsin earn a median of $113,360 per year ($54.50 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay psychologists well?

At $113,360, Wisconsin pays 13% above the national median for psychologists. An estimated 1,150 work in the state.

Psychologist salary in other states

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