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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Wausau
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $64K | $30.82/hr |
| 92 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.79/hr |
| 93 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.76/hr |
| 94 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $64K | $30.56/hr |
| 95 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.32/hr |
| 96 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $63K | $30.29/hr |
| 97 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $63K | N/A |
| 98 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $63K | $30.19/hr |
| 99 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $63K | $30.18/hr |
| 100 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $63K | $30.05/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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