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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $100K | $47.93/hr |
| 82 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.6/hr |
| 83 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.57/hr |
| 84 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.49/hr |
| 85 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.46/hr |
| 86 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 87 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $97K | $46.82/hr |
| 88 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $97K | $46.81/hr |
| 89 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.67/hr |
| 90 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.53/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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