Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Madison
534 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Madison belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $340,150 per year. The lowest published median is $23,210.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $23,210 | 3,810 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $25,850 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,840 | 140 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,110 | 190 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,650 | — |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,710 | 1,100 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,000 | 860 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,640 | 960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,820 | 9,180 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,830 | 430 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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