May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Wausau
Wausau, WI
268 occupations
Across 268 occupations with published wages in Wausau, physicians, all other record the highest median at $364,260 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Wausau
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $364,260 | 170 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $269,790 | 70 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $202,460 | 120 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $202,250 | 70 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $148,740 | 130 | |
| 6 | Optometrists | $142,690 | 30 | |
| 7 | Marketing Managers | $141,150 | 50 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $131,320 | 300 | |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | $131,240 | 70 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $129,980 | 90 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,720 | 220 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,620 | 120 | |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $126,530 | 100 | |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $125,550 | 180 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $123,230 | 190 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $121,610 | 40 | |
| 17 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $114,400 | 40 | |
| 18 | General and Operations Managers | $107,550 | 810 | |
| 19 | Construction Managers | $106,480 | 90 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $106,290 | 150 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,910 | 90 | |
| 22 | Data Scientists | $104,420 | 50 | |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | $102,420 | 40 | |
| 24 | Veterinarians | $101,540 | 40 | |
| 25 | Personal Financial Advisors | $100,500 | 70 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,110 | $45,670 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,840 | $43,460 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,830 | $89,190 |
| Cashiers | 1,660 | $30,480 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,660 | $34,160 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,460 | $58,520 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,440 | $27,830 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,330 | $35,910 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,170 | $44,660 |
| Food Batchmakers | 1,090 | $48,560 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,640 | 610 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $25,690 | 130 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,690 | 130 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,810 | 170 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,340 | 150 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $27,610 | 30 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,830 | 1,440 |
| Dishwashers | $27,860 | 160 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $28,030 | 50 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,060 | 720 |
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.