Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Northwestern Wisconsin
236 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Northwestern Wisconsin belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $400,870 per year. The lowest published median is $24,960.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $400,870 | 90 | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $206,030 | 50 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $149,530 | 160 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $149,310 | 70 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,710 | 30 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $129,990 | 40 | |
| 7 | Personal Financial Advisors | $129,060 | 30 | |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $127,460 | 40 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,400 | 100 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $125,990 | 140 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $125,650 | 100 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,640 | 40 | |
| 13 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $113,110 | 110 | |
| 14 | Physical Therapists | $108,450 | 70 | |
| 15 | Lawyers | $107,970 | 80 | |
| 16 | Software Developers | $106,820 | 50 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $103,270 | 30 | |
| 18 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,050 | 100 | |
| 19 | Facilities Managers | $101,920 | 40 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $101,850 | 160 | |
| 21 | Instructional Coordinators | $101,690 | 30 | |
| 22 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $100,890 | 100 | |
| 23 | Management Analysts | $100,250 | 50 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $98,070 | 520 | |
| 25 | Chiropractors | $97,800 | 30 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $24,960 | 750 |
| Dishwashers | $24,960 | 190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,830 | 80 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $27,040 | 80 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,850 | 50 |
| Gambling Dealers | $27,860 | 40 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,010 | 70 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,060 | 950 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,160 | 620 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,510 | 90 |
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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