Top Paying Jobs in Wausau, WI
Wausau, WI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,220 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($364,260), Nurse Anesthetists ($269,790), Chief Executives ($202,460). The cost of living index is 92.65 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,147/month.
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Avg. median salary
92.65
Cost of living index
$1,147
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Highest paying careers in Wausau
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $364K | $175.12/hr |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $270K | $129.71/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $202K | $97.34/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $202K | $97.24/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $149K | $71.51/hr |
| 6 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $143K | $68.6/hr |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | Management | $141K | $67.86/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $131K | $63.13/hr |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $131K | $63.1/hr |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.49/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,147/mo
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