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.
$136K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Lawyers | Legal | $131K | $63.03/hr |
| 32 | Marketing Managers | Management | $131K | $62.84/hr |
| 33 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.33/hr |
| 34 | Managers, All Other | Management | $129K | $62.17/hr |
| 35 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $128K | $61.52/hr |
| 36 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $128K | $61.5/hr |
| 37 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $127K | $61.04/hr |
| 38 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $126K | $60.79/hr |
| 39 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $126K | $60.48/hr |
| 40 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $125K | $60.33/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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