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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.49/hr |
| 42 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $124K | $59.44/hr |
| 43 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $120K | $57.67/hr |
| 44 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $120K | $57.51/hr |
| 45 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $119K | $57.37/hr |
| 46 | Construction Managers | Management | $119K | $57.29/hr |
| 47 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $118K | $56.62/hr |
| 48 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $117K | $56.25/hr |
| 49 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $116K | N/A |
| 50 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $110K | $52.86/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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