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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $87K | $41.71/hr |
| 42 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $86K | $41.25/hr |
| 43 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $85K | $40.97/hr |
| 44 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $85K | $40.87/hr |
| 45 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $85K | $40.81/hr |
| 46 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $84K | $40.37/hr |
| 47 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $40.13/hr |
| 48 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $83K | $39.77/hr |
| 49 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $83K | $39.66/hr |
| 50 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $80K | $38.69/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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