Data Scientist Salary in Wisconsin
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$104,749
across 16 metros
vs National Avg
+2.0%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
16
10 above national avg
Highest Metro
$117,458
South Central Wisconsin
All metro areas in Wisconsin
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16 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $71K | $94K | $117K | $140K | $117K |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $74K | $94K | $114K | $135K | $115K |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WIWI | $77K | $94K | $111K | $127K | $111K |
| Fond du Lac, WIWI | $76K | $93K | $109K | $126K | $109K |
| Sheboygan, WIWI | $78K | $92K | $107K | $122K | $107K |
| Green Bay, WIWI | $74K | $89K | $104K | $119K | $104K |
| Wausau, WIWI | $72K | $87K | $103K | $119K | $103K |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WIWI | $79K | $91K | $103K | $115K | $103K |
| Madison, WIWI | $78K | $91K | $103K | $116K | $103K |
| Kenosha, WIWI | $72K | $87K | $103K | $118K | $103K |
| Eau Claire, WIWI | $74K | $88K | $102K | $116K | $102K |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WIWI | $74K | $88K | $101K | $114K | $101K |
| Janesville-Beloit, WIWI | $68K | $84K | $100K | $117K | $101K |
| Appleton, WIWI | $73K | $86K | $100K | $113K | $100K |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $72K | $85K | $98K | $112K | $99K |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $66K | $82K | $97K | $113K | $97K |
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