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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $109K | $52.51/hr |
| 52 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $109K | $52.4/hr |
| 53 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $107K | $51.24/hr |
| 54 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 55 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 56 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $106K | $50.87/hr |
| 57 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $106K | $50.81/hr |
| 58 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $105K | $50.72/hr |
| 59 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.7/hr |
| 60 | Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | Legal | $105K | $50.69/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,338/mo
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