Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Wausau
268 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Wausau belongs to Bartenders, at $22,640 per year. The highest is $364,260.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $22,640 | 610 | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,690 | 130 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,690 | 130 | |
| 4 | Driver/Sales Workers | $26,810 | 170 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,340 | 150 | |
| 6 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $27,610 | 30 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,830 | 1,440 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $27,860 | 160 | |
| 9 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $28,030 | 50 | |
| 10 | Waiters and Waitresses | $29,060 | 720 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $364,260 | 170 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $269,790 | 70 |
| Chief Executives | $202,460 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $202,250 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $148,740 | 130 |
| Optometrists | $142,690 | 30 |
| Marketing Managers | $141,150 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $131,320 | 300 |
| Human Resources Managers | $131,240 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,980 | 90 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,720 | 220 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,620 | 120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $126,530 | 100 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $125,550 | 180 |
| Sales Managers | $123,230 | 190 |
| Purchasing Managers | $121,610 | 40 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,400 | 40 |
| General and Operations Managers | $107,550 | 810 |
| Construction Managers | $106,480 | 90 |
| Lawyers | $106,290 | 150 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,910 | 90 |
| Data Scientists | $104,420 | 50 |
| Facilities Managers | $102,420 | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $101,540 | 40 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $100,500 | 70 |
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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