Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Wisconsin
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Wisconsin have a median of $160,140 a year, below the national $175,140 (−9%); the state ranks 32nd of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.2 times the median across all occupations in Wisconsin ($50,270). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan pay more (up to $176,380 in Minnesota) and Iowa pays less (down to $143,780 in Iowa). Wisconsin employs 8,880 computer and information systems managers, 3.02 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.70 means it is less common in Wisconsin than nationally.
Wisconsin vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Wisconsin | Hourly | $47.72 | $61.13 | $76.99 | $95.56 | $111.05 | $79.40 | 8,880 | 3.02 | 0.70 |
| Annual | $99,260 | $127,160 | $160,140 | $198,760 | $230,980 | $165,150 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 32nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.70
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.02
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Wisconsin's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Wisconsin
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Wisconsin publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $85.62 | $178,080 | $122,210 | $286,300 | 8,780 | 4.50 | 1.04 |
| Kenosha, WI | $83.01 | $172,660 | $102,000 | $301,870 | 140 | 1.87 | 0.43 |
| Madison, WI | $81.20 | $168,900 | $98,520 | $275,690 | 2,540 | 6.21 | 1.44 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $78.59 | $163,480 | $102,880 | $227,710 | 290 | 3.08 | 0.71 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $77.58 | $161,360 | $104,960 | $216,710 | 180 | 3.05 | 0.71 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $77.51 | $161,220 | $102,710 | $230,000 | 2,520 | 3.08 | 0.71 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $75.65 | $157,340 | $100,360 | $225,100 | 160 | 2.29 | 0.53 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $74.74 | $155,460 | $95,400 | $269,560 | 170 | 1.99 | 0.46 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $71.98 | $149,710 | $94,100 | $220,070 | 180 | 1.48 | 0.34 |
| Appleton, WI | $71.67 | $149,070 | $99,750 | $216,310 | 230 | 1.82 | 0.42 |
| Green Bay, WI | $71.52 | $148,760 | $99,040 | $217,210 | 490 | 2.80 | 0.65 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $68.72 | $142,940 | $90,390 | $224,980 | 100 | 2.19 | 0.51 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $67.84 | $141,100 | $93,810 | $235,950 | 200 | 2.37 | 0.55 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $67.00 | $139,360 | $100,460 | $218,300 | 130 | 1.70 | 0.39 |
| Wausau, WI | $62.32 | $129,620 | $89,870 | $194,600 | 120 | 1.67 | 0.39 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $75.95 | $157,980 | $98,470 | $217,110 | 370 | 1.89 | 0.44 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $67.64 | $140,690 | $90,510 | $225,760 | 220 | 1.05 | 0.24 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $62.20 | $129,380 | $88,030 | $202,870 | 120 | 0.93 | 0.22 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $55.11 | $114,640 | $82,400 | $215,760 | 40 | 0.77 | 0.18 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the Wisconsin wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Wisconsin estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.