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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $137K | N/A |
| 22 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $137K | $65.86/hr |
| 23 | Physicists | Science | $136K | $65.6/hr |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $135K | $65.14/hr |
| 25 | Actuaries | Technology | $135K | $65.06/hr |
| 26 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $135K | $64.92/hr |
| 27 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $134K | $64.4/hr |
| 28 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $133K | $63.98/hr |
| 29 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $133K | $63.98/hr |
| 30 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $133K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average-2.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,168/mo
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