Comprehensive salary overview for Wisconsin based on 2,903,430 workers across 730 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Wisconsin based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $231,070 | $234,770 | 50 |
| 2 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $214,690 | $295,720 | 280 |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $209,090 | $284,090 | 4,440 |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $206,650 | $209,830 | 2,160 |
| 5 | Physicists | $174,010 | $173,010 | 220 |
| 6 | Podiatrists | $170,090 | $189,370 | 190 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $166,690 | $171,150 | 30 |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,760 | $158,710 | 7,190 |
| 9 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $142,360 | $161,900 | 450 |
| 10 | Pharmacist | $140,410 | $141,090 | 4,940 |
| 11 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $139,540 | $137,220 | 160 |
| 12 | Database Architects | $138,930 | $140,770 | 360 |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,710 | $148,360 | 4,770 |
| 14 | Optometrists | $137,650 | $141,570 | 750 |
| 15 | Financial Manager | $137,530 | $154,510 | 13,750 |
| 16 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $137,400 | $142,290 | 1,000 |
| 17 | Nurse Midwives | $135,360 | $131,450 | 90 |
| 18 | Sales Manager | $134,560 | $152,420 | 8,360 |
| 19 | Human Resources Manager | $132,940 | $148,000 | 3,550 |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $132,820 | $133,390 | 3,040 |
| 21 | Medical Dosimetrists | $131,410 | $135,940 | 100 |
| 22 | Marketing Manager | $131,110 | $144,300 | 3,650 |
| 23 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,530 | $148,770 | N/A |
| 24 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $129,750 | $139,610 | 50 |
| 25 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $129,440 | $125,210 | 220 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Wisconsin by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,520 | 29,340 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $23,740 | 280 |
| Taxi Drivers | $25,420 | 860 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,260 | 6,430 |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | $26,280 | N/A |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $27,030 | 9,150 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,300 | 2,960 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,600 | 1,790 |
| Dishwashers | $27,650 | 8,900 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,390 | 4,530 |
The most common jobs in Wisconsin by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 80,050 | $34,140 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 74,510 | $42,290 |
| Cashiers | 70,810 | $29,690 |
| Retail Salespersons | 67,610 | $33,640 |
| Registered Nurse | 64,960 | $86,070 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 60,570 | $28,500 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 55,100 | $45,980 |
| Truck Driver | 52,980 | $57,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 52,520 | $43,480 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 47,880 | $45,020 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.