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Madison, Wisconsin Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 29, 2026

Active Listings

24

Avg Salary Range

$102K - $148K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

N/A

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Madison, WI commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 98.2).

Explore 24 Madison Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Madison, WI
Approx. cost index: 98.2
Milwaukee, WI75 mi · cost index 95Chicago, IL122 mi · cost index 102.8Minneapolis, MN233 mi · cost index 101.2Des Moines, IA239 mi · cost index 92.4Indianapolis, IN283 mi · cost index 93.4Madison, WI24 Jobs · 0% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Madison:$90,000/yr
Current: Madison, WI

$90,000

BEA Price Parity: 98.2

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$108,513

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 21% more expensive+21% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $90,000 in Madison, you need at least $108,513 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both WI and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Madison

  • Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health1
  • Program Support Assistant (Office Automation)1
  • Microbiologist1
  • Transportation Security Officer1
  • Float Pool RN (Night Shift)1
  • Marketing Manager1
  • Facility Operations Specialist1
  • Medical Support Assistant (Scheduling Support)1
  • Health Technician (Dietetic)1
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA1
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health
1
Program Support Assistant (Office Automation)
1
Microbiologist
1
Transportation Security Officer
1
Float Pool RN (Night Shift)
1
Marketing Manager
1
Facility Operations Specialist
1
Medical Support Assistant (Scheduling Support)
1
Health Technician (Dietetic)
1
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA
1

Top Hiring Companies

V

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

12 listings

R

Renuity

3 listings

A

Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture

1 listing

T

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security

1 listing

G

Geological Survey, Department of the Interior

1 listing

A

Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force

1 listing

Sierra Space

1 listing

U

U.S. Army Reserve Command, Department of the Army

1 listing

T

Toast

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Where These Jobs Come From

USAJOBS17Ashby3Greenhouse2LinkedIn1Google Jobs1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Madison?

There are 24 active job listings in Madison, WI right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 27.

What is the average salary in Madison?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Madison is $102K to $148K. Median salary sits at $88K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Madison jobs are remote?

0% of active Madison listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Madison?

We don't have enough scored data for Madison to calculate a reliable ghost rate yet. As more jobs get scored through the platform, this number will populate.

What are the top hiring companies in Madison?

The most active employers in Madison include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Renuity, Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Geological Survey, Department of the Interior. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.