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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $102K | $48.82/hr |
| 72 | Database Administrators | Technology | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 73 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $101K | $48.67/hr |
| 74 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.49/hr |
| 75 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $101K | $48.42/hr |
| 76 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $100K | $48.28/hr |
| 77 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.24/hr |
| 78 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 79 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.09/hr |
| 80 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
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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