Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in South Central Wisconsin
421 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in South Central Wisconsin belongs to Bartenders, at $22,630 per year. The highest is $363,550.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $22,630 | 2,700 | |
| 2 | Taxi Drivers | $23,840 | 130 | |
| 3 | Parking Attendants | $25,210 | 60 | |
| 4 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $25,700 | 200 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,000 | 810 | |
| 6 | Driver/Sales Workers | $26,810 | 660 | |
| 7 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,360 | 110 | |
| 8 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $27,660 | 150 | |
| 9 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,940 | 510 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,090 | 5,860 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $363,550 | 270 |
| Anesthesiologists | $311,380 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $306,160 | 90 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $279,280 | 80 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $223,220 | 170 |
| Chief Executives | $165,550 | 410 |
| Pharmacists | $145,310 | 290 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,690 | 220 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $137,660 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,440 | 250 |
| Marketing Managers | $131,660 | 160 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,980 | 160 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,590 | 240 |
| Financial Managers | $126,600 | 730 |
| Optometrists | $125,050 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $124,690 | 620 |
| Purchasing Managers | $123,750 | 80 |
| Human Resources Managers | $123,360 | 200 |
| Data Scientists | $115,910 | 100 |
| Construction Managers | $115,160 | 360 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,400 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,830 | 930 |
| Computer Network Architects | $110,610 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $109,310 | 30 |
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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