Office Manager salary in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area
The Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area is the least expensive place in Wisconsin to hire an office manager. The median is $62,550 a year1, 11.4% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,560 and 10.0% below the US median of $69,500. Nationally it ranks #262 of 519 areas. BLS counts about 1,380 people in this job here, 6% of the Wisconsin total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area against Wisconsin and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | $43,530 | $62,550 | $94,590 | |
| Wisconsin | $47,590 | $70,560 | $102,440 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area earns $51,310–$77,300. The top tenth earns $94,590 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.3 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $25,990 wide, between the figure for Wisconsin ($25,660) and the US figure ($29,140).
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,530 | $3,628 | $20.93 | $56,168 |
| 25th percentile | $51,310 | $4,276 | $24.67 | $66,206 |
| Median | $62,550 | $5,212 | $30.07 | $80,710 |
| 75th percentile | $77,300 | $6,442 | $37.16 | $99,742 |
| 90th percentile | $94,590 | $7,882 | $45.48 | $122,052 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $11,240 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $14,750, or about $19,032 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area, and the Wisconsin statewide median of $70,560 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area
At the $62,550 median, a local hire costs about $80,710 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,160 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area
Of the 17 roles we track in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between executive assistants ($62,810) and marketing specialists ($61,550). Project Coordinator is the highest at $95,680.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruiter | +2.0% | 900 | |
| Executive Assistant | +0.4% | 210 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 1,380 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -1.6% | 660 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -2.4% | 1,040 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #10 of the 17 roles we track in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area (-10.0%), between accountants (-9.7%) and data entry specialists (-11.9%). The typical role here is at -9.7%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 8.6% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area, 8.2% across Wisconsin and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Wisconsin
Across the 17 areas of Wisconsin with data for this job, the median runs from $62,550 in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area to $77,390 in Kenosha, a gap of $14,840 a year. All 3 areas in Wisconsin with more office managers than the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area also pay more, among them Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI ($73,970) and Madison, WI ($75,290).
| Area | Median | vs the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | +7.0% | 900 | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | +6.2% | 540 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | +5.6% | 740 | |
| Wausau, WI | +4.3% | 570 | |
| South Central Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | +1.3% | 1,450 | |
| Northwestern Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 330 | |
| Northeastern Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | this area | 1,380 |
the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area is #170 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Wisconsin, Lynchburg and Niles pay just above the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area and Las Vegas-Henderson and St. George just below. All four are within $50 a year of the median in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | +1.2% | 1,350 | jobs | |
| Niles, MI | +0.0% | 410 | pay | |
| Lynchburg, VA | +0.0% | 770 | pay | |
| Northeastern Wisconsin (Nonmetro) | this area | 1,380 | ||
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | -0.0% | 11,110 | pay | |
| St. George, UT | -0.1% | 950 | pay | |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | -3.0% | 1,380 | jobs | |
| Asheville, NC | -4.3% | 1,380 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Northeastern Wisconsin (Nonmetro)?
About $80,710 a year at the median, or $6,726 a month: $62,550 in pay plus about $18,160 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area?
The median was $62,550 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $43,530, the 90th $94,590, and the middle half earned $51,310 to $77,300.
Is the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area the cheapest area in Wisconsin for office managers?
Yes. Its median of $62,550 is the lowest of 17 areas in Wisconsin. The Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetro area is next at $62,590.
How many office managers work in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 1,380 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Wisconsin total of 22,950. 3 areas in Wisconsin have more; the closest in size is the South Central Wisconsin nonmetro area, with about 1,450.
Does an office manager cost more than a marketing specialist in the Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetro area?
Yes: $1,000 a year more at the median. The medians are $62,550 and $61,550.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.