Published GME salary scales · 2 institutions
Resident Salary in Wisconsin 2026–27
The 2 Wisconsin institutions SalaryDr tracks pay PGY-1 residents between $73,449 and $73,944 in 2026–27 (median $73,697). After adjusting for local cost of living, Medical College of Wisconsin pays the most at $76,280 in U.S.-average dollars.
PGY-1 pay at Wisconsin institutions
Rank is each institution’s place among all 72 institutions in the Resident Pay Index, by cost-of-living-adjusted PGY-1 pay.
| Institution | City | PGY-1 | Cost-of-living adjusted | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | $73,944 | $76,280 | 23 |
| UW Health (Madison) | Madison, WI | $73,449 | $75,497 | 29 |
Wisconsin compared with the national median
The median PGY-1 salary at Wisconsin institutions we track is $73,697, $2,033 more than the national median of $71,664 across 72 institutions. After adjusting for cost of living, the Wisconsin median is $75,889 against a national $74,182.
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Salaries come from each institution’s published GME salary scale, last checked September 25, 2026; cost of living uses BEA Regional Price Parities. See each institution page for its source. Report an error