Data Scientists pay range in Wausau
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,920 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Wausau earn between $81,380 and $123,550.
- $72K10th
- $81K25th
- $104KMedian
- $124K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,630 | $8,969 | $51.75 |
| Median | $104,420 | $8,702 | $50.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,380 | $6,782 | $39.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,550 | $10,296 | $59.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Wausau vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Data scientists in Wausau earn 8% less than the Wisconsin average ($116,600) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | $107,630 | $104,420 | $72,000 | $173,920 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $116,600 | $106,680 | $76,300 | $168,810 | 4,370 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Wausau
On the average salary of $107,630, a single filer in Wausau takes home about $79,667 a year, or $6,639 a month and $3,064 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 Wausau a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wausau area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $107,630 buys what about $116,167 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Wausau ($48,790). A typical home costs $274,194, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Wausau ranks 4th of 11 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Sheboygan pays the most ($139,250).
- Sheboygan$139,250
- Kenosha$113,710
- Milwaukee$113,040
- Wausau$107,630
- Appleton$107,030
- Racine$106,030
- Janesville$105,630
- Green Bay$105,030
- Eau Claire$104,710
- La Crosse$104,270
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Wausau: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Wausau?
$51.75 an hour on average, and $50.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Wausau?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Wausau?
About $79,667 a year ($6,639 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,630.
Do data scientists earn more in Wausau than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Wausau, WI (48140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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