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.
$131K
Avg. median salary
97.29
Cost of living index
$1,168
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Madison
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.32/hr |
| 92 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $98K | $47.09/hr |
| 93 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $98K | $47.04/hr |
| 94 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $97K | $46.83/hr |
| 95 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.73/hr |
| 96 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.72/hr |
| 97 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $96K | $46.1/hr |
| 98 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $96K | $46/hr |
| 99 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $96K | $45.95/hr |
| 100 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.74/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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