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Medical Scientist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$39.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,859/year ($5,322/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 33rd of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 2,970 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $82,530 a year — though pay ranges from $62,850 for newcomers to $128,680 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,970 Medical Scientist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Medical Scientist salary of $82,530 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 $63,859 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $82,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,327 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,314 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$3,031 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,859 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,322 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Wisconsin?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Wisconsin is $82,530 per year ($39.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,400 and $101,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $82,530, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $63,859 per year ($5,322 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,970 Medical 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.