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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $113K | N/A |
| 52 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $112K | $53.98/hr |
| 53 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $111K | $53.39/hr |
| 54 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $110K | $53.08/hr |
| 55 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $110K | $53.06/hr |
| 56 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $110K | N/A |
| 57 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $108K | $51.91/hr |
| 58 | Statisticians | Technology | $108K | $51.86/hr |
| 59 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $107K | $51.67/hr |
| 60 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $106K | $51.19/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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