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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $126K | $60.58/hr |
| 42 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $125K | $60.02/hr |
| 43 | Lawyers | Legal | $124K | $59.68/hr |
| 44 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $120K | $57.84/hr |
| 45 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $120K | $57.64/hr |
| 46 | Construction Managers | Management | $120K | $57.62/hr |
| 47 | Facilities Managers | Management | $119K | $57.21/hr |
| 48 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $117K | $56.31/hr |
| 49 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $117K | $56.29/hr |
| 50 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $115K | $55.39/hr |
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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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