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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.35/hr |
| 62 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $77K | $37.18/hr |
| 63 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.53/hr |
| 64 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $76K | $36.49/hr |
| 65 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $75K | $36.22/hr |
| 66 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $75K | $35.98/hr |
| 67 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $75K | $35.95/hr |
| 68 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.68/hr |
| 69 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $74K | $35.48/hr |
| 70 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $74K | $35.45/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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