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DevOps Engineer Salary in Wisconsin

The median devops engineer salary in Wisconsin is $116,656 per year, which is 8% below the national median of $126,800.

Median Salary

$116,656

vs National

$-10,144

State Rank

#30 of 50

Cost of Living

92%

DevOps Engineer Salary in Wisconsin by Experience

In Wisconsin, an entry-level devops engineer earns around $75,440, while experienced professionals earn up to $163,760 per year. The cost of living index in Wisconsin is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$75,440

$-6,560 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$117,760

$-10,240 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$163,760

$-14,240 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wisconsin

Percentile	WI Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$73,784	$80,200	$-6,416
25th Percentile	$93,840	$102,000	$-8,160
Median (50th)	$116,656	$126,800	$-10,144
75th Percentile	$147,200	$160,000	$-12,800
90th Percentile	$179,400	$195,000	$-15,600

DevOps Engineer Salary by City in Wisconsin

The largest employment areas for devops engineers in Wisconsin include Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Kenosha. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Milwaukee, WI

$116,656

Pop. 577,222 · COL 92%

Madison, WI

$126,800

Pop. 269,840 · COL 100%

Green Bay, WI

$111,584

Pop. 107,395 · COL 88%

Kenosha, WI

$114,120

Pop. 99,986 · COL 90%

Racine, WI

$109,048

Pop. 77,816 · COL 86%

How to Become a DevOps Engineer in Wisconsin

Education

Most devops engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Wisconsin has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AWS/Azure/GCPDockerKubernetesTerraformLinuxCI/CD

Job Outlook in Wisconsin

Nationally, devops engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Wisconsin's demand may vary based on local industry trends.