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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.6/hr |
| 62 | Data Scientists | Technology | $105K | $50.34/hr |
| 63 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $104K | $50.1/hr |
| 64 | Facilities Managers | Management | $104K | $49.82/hr |
| 65 | Statisticians | Technology | $103K | $49.64/hr |
| 66 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.61/hr |
| 67 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.53/hr |
| 68 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.47/hr |
| 69 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 70 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $102K | $49.1/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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