May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Madison
Madison, WI
534 occupations
Across 534 occupations with published wages in Madison, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $340,150 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Madison
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 10,650 | $101,190 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,180 | $29,820 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,360 | $37,220 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,330 | $35,830 |
| Cashiers | 7,960 | $34,550 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,130 | $44,190 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,120 | $47,500 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,780 | $39,680 |
| Software Developers | 6,720 | $130,630 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,970 | $46,590 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $23,210 | 3,810 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $25,850 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,840 | 140 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $28,110 | 190 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,650 | — |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,710 | 1,100 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,000 | 860 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,640 | 960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,820 | 9,180 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,830 | 430 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.