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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Milwaukee-Waukesha
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $97K | $46.49/hr |
| 92 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $97K | N/A |
| 93 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $97K | N/A |
| 94 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.24/hr |
| 95 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Construction & Trades | $96K | $46.16/hr |
| 96 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $96K | $46.04/hr |
| 97 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $96K | $46.02/hr |
| 98 | School Psychologists | Science | $95K | $45.72/hr |
| 99 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.2/hr |
| 100 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $94K | $45.05/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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