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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.6/hr |
| 72 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.43/hr |
| 73 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $103K | $49.41/hr |
| 74 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.24/hr |
| 75 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $102K | $49.02/hr |
| 76 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $101K | $48.65/hr |
| 77 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $101K | $48.34/hr |
| 78 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $100K | $48.28/hr |
| 79 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.25/hr |
| 80 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.25/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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