May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwestern Wisconsin
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
236 occupations
Across 236 occupations with published wages in Northwestern Wisconsin, physicians, all other record the highest median at $400,870 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwestern Wisconsin
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $400,870 | 90 | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $206,030 | 50 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $149,530 | 160 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $149,310 | 70 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,710 | 30 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $129,990 | 40 | |
| 7 | Personal Financial Advisors | $129,060 | 30 | |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $127,460 | 40 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,400 | 100 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $125,990 | 140 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $125,650 | 100 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,640 | 40 | |
| 13 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $113,110 | 110 | |
| 14 | Physical Therapists | $108,450 | 70 | |
| 15 | Lawyers | $107,970 | 80 | |
| 16 | Software Developers | $106,820 | 50 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $103,270 | 30 | |
| 18 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,050 | 100 | |
| 19 | Facilities Managers | $101,920 | 40 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $101,850 | 160 | |
| 21 | Instructional Coordinators | $101,690 | 30 | |
| 22 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $100,890 | 100 | |
| 23 | Management Analysts | $100,250 | 50 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $98,070 | 520 | |
| 25 | Chiropractors | $97,800 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 1,770 | $29,670 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,430 | $44,180 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,020 | $35,820 |
| Retail Salespersons | 990 | $34,770 |
| Office Clerks, General | 990 | $45,140 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 960 | $39,610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 950 | $28,060 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 940 | $57,280 |
| Registered Nurses | 890 | $88,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 790 | $32,280 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $24,960 | 750 |
| Dishwashers | $24,960 | 190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,830 | 80 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $27,040 | 80 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,850 | 50 |
| Gambling Dealers | $27,860 | 40 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,010 | 70 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,060 | 950 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,160 | 620 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,510 | 90 |
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.