Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $145,270 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Madison earn between $84,530 and $122,930.
- $61K10th
- $85K25th
- $96KMedian
- $123K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,540 | $8,545 | $49.30 |
| Median | $95,580 | $7,965 | $45.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,530 | $7,044 | $40.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,930 | $10,244 | $59.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Madison earn 7% less than the Wisconsin average ($110,780) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $102,540 | $95,580 | $61,110 | $145,270 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $110,780 | $97,470 | $63,130 | $161,890 | 70 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Madison
On the average salary of $102,540, a single filer in Madison takes home about $76,389 a year, or $6,366 a month and $2,938 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for other physical scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $102,540 buys what about $105,399 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$121,590
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Indianapolis, IN$73,510
- Duluth, MN$80,540
- Dayton, OH$140,240
- Cincinnati, OH$123,710
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Madison: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Madison?
$49.30 an hour on average, and $45.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Madison?
About $76,389 a year ($6,366 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,540.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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