The median annual wage for Economists in Madison, WI is $78,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $82,790.
Pay spans roughly $50,960 at the 10th percentile to $120,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.51 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as economists in Madison, WI.
| Median (annual) | $78,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $82,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.51 |
| 10th percentile | $50,960 |
| 90th percentile | $120,640 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.