May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Central Wisconsin
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
421 occupations
Across 421 occupations with published wages in South Central Wisconsin, physicians, all other record the highest median at $363,550 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Central Wisconsin
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $363,550 | 270 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $311,380 | 40 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $306,160 | 90 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $279,280 | 80 | |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $223,220 | 170 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $165,550 | 410 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $145,310 | 290 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,690 | 220 | |
| 10 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $137,660 | 50 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,440 | 250 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $131,660 | 160 | |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $129,980 | 160 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,590 | 240 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $126,600 | 730 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $125,050 | 50 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $124,690 | 620 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $123,750 | 80 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $123,360 | 200 | |
| 20 | Data Scientists | $115,910 | 100 | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $115,160 | 360 | |
| 22 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,400 | 50 | |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | $112,830 | 930 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $110,610 | 70 | |
| 25 | Natural Sciences Managers | $109,310 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 6,380 | $30,270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,860 | $28,090 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,480 | $36,410 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,370 | $38,780 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,100 | $34,220 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,170 | $44,190 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 4,100 | $45,140 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,980 | $57,260 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,710 | $33,980 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,470 | $28,770 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,630 | 2,700 |
| Taxi Drivers | $23,840 | 130 |
| Parking Attendants | $25,210 | 60 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $25,700 | 200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,000 | 810 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,810 | 660 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,360 | 110 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $27,660 | 150 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,940 | 510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,090 | 5,860 |
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.