Computer Programmers Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Wisconsin
Computer Programmers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $82,052 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.8% vs the national median of $98,670. An estimated 1,330 computer programmers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $64,600 to $108,730 depending on location.
$82,052
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$108,730
Highest paying metro
$64,600
Lowest paying metro
1,330
Employed in Wisconsin
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inComputer Programmers salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $108,730 | $80,050 | $133,230 | 80 |
| Appleton, WI | $99,720 | $76,250 | $115,500 | 90 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $84,140 | $70,470 | $109,580 | 100 |
| Green Bay, WI | $82,740 | $63,440 | $111,130 | 130 |
| Western Wisconsin | $82,320 | $76,810 | $109,580 | 70 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $82,240 | $68,040 | $106,380 | 510 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $81,260 | $81,260 | $81,780 | 50 |
| Madison, WI | $80,830 | $67,030 | $103,310 | — |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $78,090 | $70,270 | $93,230 | 90 |
| Kenosha, WI | $77,520 | $61,870 | $112,950 | 40 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $76,740 | $61,530 | $102,060 | 50 |
| Racine, WI | $76,550 | $59,080 | $111,930 | 40 |
| Wausau, WI | $73,250 | $61,910 | $86,460 | 30 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $64,600 | $59,860 | $82,560 | 50 |