Physician Salary in Wisconsin
Median annual base pay is $262,018 across 205 reported Physician salaries in Wisconsin.
Updated 21 August 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|
| $71,362 | $90,800 | $262,018 | $329,300 | $414,003 |
Top Cities in Wisconsin
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Waukesha | $380,000 | 7 |
| Appleton | $335,650 | 7 |
| Green Bay | $335,375 | 7 |
| Sheboygan | $326,400 | 7 |
| Oconomowoc | $319,800 | 6 |
| La Crosse | $312,499 | 9 |
| Eau Claire | $287,146 | 15 |
| Milwaukee | $239,200 | 65 |
| Marshfield | $71,362 | 37 |
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Radiology Associates of Appleton, S.C. | $650,000 | 6 |
| Apogee Medical Group, Waukesha, SC | $336,536 | 10 |
| Aurora Medical Group, Inc. | $315,880 | 24 |
| Aspirus Medical Group Inc. | $310,000 | 6 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. | $306,010 | 6 |
| Ascension Medical Group - Southeast Wisconsin, Inc. | $293,196 | 7 |
| Mayo Clinic | $287,146 | 21 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | $251,484 | 18 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc. | $79,310 | 21 |
| Marshfield Clinic | $71,362 | 40 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $250,000 | 11 |
| Hospital (Academic/Teaching) | $90,800 | 41 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | $71,362 | 39 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | $79,310 | 12 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $300,000 | 145 |
| Manager | Associate Medical Director · Section Chief · Senior Physician | — | 1 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Psychiatry | $325,000 | 9 |
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $319,800 | 39 |
| Internal Medicine | $290,000 | 11 |
| Pediatrics - General | $275,000 | 5 |
| Family Medicine | $270,646 | 7 |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism | $240,000 | 8 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|
| Annual Salary | $256,590 | 174 |
| Hourly | $291,200 | 23 |
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Wisconsin?
The median Physician salary in Wisconsin is $262,018 per year, based on 205 reported salaries.
Which city in Wisconsin pays Physicians the most?
Waukesha has the highest median at $380,000 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Wisconsin?
$300,000 per year at the median — $37,982 above the Physician median in Wisconsin.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Wisconsin?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Radiology Associates of Appleton, S.C. is highest at $650,000 per year.
Am I underpaid as a Physician?
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