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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.41/hr |
| 32 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $92K | $44.29/hr |
| 33 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $91K | $43.7/hr |
| 34 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $90K | $43.5/hr |
| 35 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $90K | $43.28/hr |
| 36 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $89K | $42.88/hr |
| 37 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.76/hr |
| 38 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $89K | $42.68/hr |
| 39 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $87K | $42.05/hr |
| 40 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $87K | $41.92/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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