Top Paying Jobs in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 125,700 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($762,360), Physicians, All Other ($411,200), Psychiatrists ($331,500). The cost of living index is 96.94 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,338/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.94
Cost of living index
$1,338
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Highest paying careers in Milwaukee-Waukesha
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $762K | $366.52/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $411K | $197.69/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $332K | $159.38/hr |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $300K | $144.46/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $287K | $138.15/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $283K | $135.98/hr |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $276K | $132.92/hr |
| 8 | Chief Executives | Management | $216K | $103.96/hr |
| 9 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $178K | N/A |
| 10 | Physicists | Science | $173K | $83.25/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Milwaukee-Waukesha
Cost of living vs. national average-3.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,338/mo
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