Top Paying Jobs in Madison, WI
Madison, WI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 78,450 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($340,150), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($329,670), Physicians, All Other ($301,940). The cost of living index is 97.29 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,168/month.
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Avg. median salary
97.29
Cost of living index
$1,168
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Highest paying careers in Madison
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $340K | $163.53/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $330K | $158.5/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $302K | $145.16/hr |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $296K | $142.42/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $291K | $139.9/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $284K | $136.53/hr |
| 7 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $228K | $109.45/hr |
| 8 | Chief Executives | Management | $217K | $104.33/hr |
| 9 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $176K | $84.84/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $169K | $81.2/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Madison
Cost of living vs. national average-2.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,168/mo
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