SOC 43-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Wausau
Wausau, WI · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Wausau, WI is $48,080 per year, close to the national median of $45,670 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Wausau, WI is $48,080 per year, close to the national median of $45,670 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $33,410 and $49,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,910 and the ninetieth at $57,510.
Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $53,530. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 166th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,910 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $33,410 | −26.8% |
| Median (50th) | $48,080 | +5.3% |
| 75th | $49,430 | +8.2% |
| 90th | $57,510 | +25.9% |
| Mean | $43,930 | −3.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wausau run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $48,080 goes as far as $51,095 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,095US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,080 a year, 5.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,910 to $57,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $53,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Wausau, WI?
The median annual wage is $48,080, or $23.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,670, so pay in Wausau, WI is 5.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wausau, WI earns more than $57,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Madison, at $53,530 per year.
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.
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