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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Real Estate Brokers | Sales | $168K | $80.93/hr |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $161K | $77.51/hr |
| 13 | Financial Managers | Management | $156K | $75.05/hr |
| 14 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $156K | $74.97/hr |
| 15 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $153K | $73.72/hr |
| 16 | Database Architects | Technology | $148K | $71.16/hr |
| 17 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $145K | $69.69/hr |
| 18 | Sales Managers | Management | $145K | $69.5/hr |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $144K | $69.02/hr |
| 20 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $142K | $68.04/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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