Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Western Wisconsin
346 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Western Wisconsin belongs to Bartenders, at $22,800 per year. The highest is $350,490.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartenders | $22,800 | 1,580 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,730 | 1,520 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $25,150 | 60 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,000 | 200 | |
| 5 | Dishwashers | $26,430 | 300 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,650 | 210 | |
| 7 | Driver/Sales Workers | $26,730 | 320 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,750 | 2,940 | |
| 9 | Animal Caretakers | $28,640 | 170 | |
| 10 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $28,720 | 290 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $350,490 | 150 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $275,690 | 30 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 90 |
| Dentists, General | $215,330 | 100 |
| Physician Assistants | $156,850 | 110 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $155,460 | 170 |
| Pharmacists | $151,790 | 180 |
| Chief Executives | $150,220 | 280 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $146,770 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $130,640 | 80 |
| Financial Managers | $129,630 | 340 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,380 | 120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $127,720 | 130 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $127,280 | 300 |
| Human Resources Managers | $124,620 | 90 |
| Sales Managers | $124,290 | 250 |
| Purchasing Managers | $123,570 | 50 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $120,110 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $112,280 | 140 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,780 | 1,400 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $105,710 | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,910 | 550 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,980 | 230 |
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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