Wausau, Wisconsin Income Statistics
Wausau Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Wausau Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Wausau | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,304 | $77,698 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $48,305 | $59,261 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.7% | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.9% | 11.4% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 3.9% | 9.2% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Wausau is about 20% lower than in Wisconsin. Income has been growing faster in Wausau (5.7%/yr) than in Wisconsin (4.4%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Wausau earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Wisconsin average of 11%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Wausau, Wisconsin grew by 56.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $62,304 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.7% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Wausau
| Metric | Wausau | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.481 | 0.503 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $55,049 | $67,892 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $45,912 | $54,788 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 16.6% | 19.3% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Wausau, it is 0.481, lower than Wisconsin's 0.503, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 20% more than women's income in Wausau, Wisconsin. Over a 35-year career, a 20% wage gap accumulates to roughly $319,795 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Wausau, Wisconsin has widened from about 16% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 18% in 2014, and was narrowest at 14% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,333 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Wausau widened by 1.0 points while Wisconsin's narrowed by 6.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Wausau | Wisconsin Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 14.1% | 13.1% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 15 | 18 | 22 |
Approximately 856 people are unemployed in Wausau, Wisconsin.
The average commute time in Wausau is 15 minutes, shorter than the 18 minutes in Wisconsin.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Wausau, Wisconsin has fallen from 10.2% to 5.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.0% in 2012 and fell as low as 4.5% in 2019.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wausau, Wisconsin has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than Wisconsin, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Wausau, Wisconsin.
How Rich Is Wausau, Wisconsin?
Wausau has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $62,304, about 20% lower than the Wisconsin average of $77,698.
How has median household income changed in Wausau, Wisconsin?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Wausau, Wisconsin rose 57%, from $39,789 to $62,304. Over the same years, income here outpaced Wisconsin as a whole: +57% against +50%.
What was the median household income in Wausau in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Wausau, Wisconsin was $59,846, up 5% from $56,768 in 2022. The Wisconsin median that year was $75,781.
What was the median household income in Wausau in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Wausau, Wisconsin was $45,887. By 2024 it had risen 36% to $62,304.
Is unemployment high in Wausau, Wisconsin?
Unemployment in Wausau, Wisconsin is 5.5%, well above the Wisconsin rate of 3.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Wausau, Wisconsin?
The Gini coefficient in Wausau is 0.481. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Wausau, Wisconsin?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Wausau, Wisconsin has widened from about 16% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 18% in 2014, and was narrowest at 14% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,333 since 2009.
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