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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $140K | $67.39/hr |
| 22 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $137K | $65.77/hr |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $137K | $65.64/hr |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $135K | $64.92/hr |
| 25 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $134K | $64.59/hr |
| 26 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $134K | $64.46/hr |
| 27 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $133K | $64.07/hr |
| 28 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $132K | $63.58/hr |
| 29 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.52/hr |
| 30 | Actuaries | Technology | $132K | $63.47/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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