Pediatricians, General Salary in Wisconsin

Pediatricians, general in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $269,730 a year) and the least in Madison ($172,800), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pediatricians, general average at $245,400 and the median at $269,790 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $212,110.

Pediatricians, General average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$269,730
Madison$172,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$269,730	$276,470	$228,290	$182,480	97
Madison	$172,800	$75,590	$75,590	$120,857	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pediatricians, General salary in other states

Pediatricians, General salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1221.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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