Legislators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $79,430 +77.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,070
90th percentile $79,430
Employed locally 50
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,070
    25th
    $48,900
    50th (median)
    $79,430
    75th
    $79,430
    90th
    $79,430

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 91% Median Legislators salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,210
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $60,740
    Wisconsin $58,850
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $53,420
    Wichita, KS $52,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,740

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$123,460
    Managers, All Other$120,970
    Financial Managers$149,180
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$138,010
    Sales Managers$151,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers$137,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Madison, WI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Madison, WI is 77.3% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Madison?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $30,070 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,900.