May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northeastern Wisconsin
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
429 occupations
Across 429 occupations with published wages in Northeastern Wisconsin, physicians, all other record the highest median at $417,820 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $417,820 | 230 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $290,640 | 160 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $230,720 | 240 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $158,570 | 380 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $157,980 | 370 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $150,700 | 310 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $142,280 | 60 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,560 | 170 | |
| 9 | Purchasing Managers | $130,500 | 60 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $130,440 | 780 | |
| 11 | Computer Network Architects | $129,900 | 90 | |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $127,900 | 220 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $126,290 | 360 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $125,490 | 170 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $124,810 | 460 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $123,540 | 390 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $122,230 | 100 | |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $121,830 | 410 | |
| 19 | Actuaries | $121,680 | 80 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $121,440 | 190 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $115,660 | 60 | |
| 22 | Sales Engineers | $112,220 | 30 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $111,200 | 820 | |
| 24 | Natural Sciences Managers | $109,300 | 60 | |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $107,960 | 270 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,270 | $56,000 |
| Cashiers | 6,110 | $29,930 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,290 | $27,800 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,900 | $34,720 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,660 | $35,560 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,170 | $40,010 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,840 | $43,630 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,500 | $84,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,480 | $34,770 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,340 | $44,000 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,270 | 2,970 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,360 | 90 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,550 | — |
| Bartenders | $22,820 | 2,650 |
| Gambling Dealers | $23,230 | 80 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,960 | 440 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $26,200 | 60 |
| Dishwashers | $26,330 | 670 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,430 | 290 |
| Parking Attendants | $27,670 | 50 |
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.