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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $130K | $62.36/hr |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $130K | $62.32/hr |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $127K | $60.83/hr |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $126K | $60.36/hr |
| 15 | Sales Managers | Management | $123K | $59.25/hr |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $122K | $58.46/hr |
| 17 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $114K | $55/hr |
| 18 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $108K | $51.71/hr |
| 19 | Construction Managers | Management | $106K | $51.19/hr |
| 20 | Lawyers | Legal | $106K | $51.1/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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