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Data Scientist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$51.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,569/year ($6,631/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 21st of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 4,370 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $106,680 a year — though pay ranges from $76,300 for newcomers to $168,810 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $88,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $168,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,370 Data Scientist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Data Scientist salary of $106,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,569 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $106,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,640 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,161 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$4,311 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,569 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,631 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Wisconsin?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Wisconsin is $106,680 per year ($51.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,060 and $133,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $106,680, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $79,569 per year ($6,631 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 4,370 Data Scientist jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.