Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northeastern Wisconsin
429 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northeastern Wisconsin belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $21,270 per year. The highest is $417,820.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $21,270 | 2,970 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,360 | 90 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Short Order | $22,550 | — | |
| 4 | Bartenders | $22,820 | 2,650 | |
| 5 | Gambling Dealers | $23,230 | 80 | |
| 6 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,960 | 440 | |
| 7 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $26,200 | 60 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $26,330 | 670 | |
| 9 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,430 | 290 | |
| 10 | Parking Attendants | $27,670 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $417,820 | 230 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $290,640 | 160 |
| Dentists, General | $230,720 | 240 |
| Chief Executives | $158,570 | 380 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $157,980 | 370 |
| Pharmacists | $150,700 | 310 |
| Optometrists | $142,280 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,560 | 170 |
| Purchasing Managers | $130,500 | 60 |
| Financial Managers | $130,440 | 780 |
| Computer Network Architects | $129,900 | 90 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,900 | 220 |
| Lawyers | $126,290 | 360 |
| Human Resources Managers | $125,490 | 170 |
| Sales Managers | $124,810 | 460 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $123,540 | 390 |
| Veterinarians | $122,230 | 100 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $121,830 | 410 |
| Actuaries | $121,680 | 80 |
| Marketing Managers | $121,440 | 190 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $115,660 | 60 |
| Sales Engineers | $112,220 | 30 |
| Software Developers | $111,200 | 820 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $109,300 | 60 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $107,960 | 270 |
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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