71 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Wisconsin (2024)

There are 71 occupations in Wisconsin with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Pediatricians, General at $239,060/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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71
Jobs Over $100K

$239,060

#1: Pediatricians, General

$124,708

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

197,660

Workers in These Jobs

All 71 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Wisconsin

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Pediatricians, General	$239,060	$255,960	510
2	Nurse Anesthetists	$237,320	$247,160	950
3	Chief Executives	$206,810	$260,260	3,920
4	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$199,990	$205,160	70
5	Orthodontists	$195,910	$249,760	60
6	Podiatrists	$171,290	$187,870	230
7	Dentists, General	$170,850	$179,260	2,300
8	Physicists	$156,190	$160,470	160
9	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$150,700	$130,800	40
10	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$143,570	$155,530	6,790
11	Pharmacists	$139,630	$139,980	5,250
12	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$136,800	$141,590	4,410
13	Optometrists	$136,630	$143,750	920
14	Sales Managers	$134,120	$149,480	6,340
15	Database Architects	$134,020	$130,180	410
16	Financial Managers	$133,430	$150,570	11,150
17	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$132,240	$144,480	320
18	Nurse Midwives	$131,020	$128,550	140
19	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$130,060	$132,080	90
20	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$129,990	$147,960	N/A
21	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$129,340	$137,700	1,040
22	Marketing Managers	$129,340	$144,530	2,550
23	Human Resources Managers	$128,830	$140,730	3,330
24	Physician Assistants	$128,580	$127,770	3,340
25	Medical Dosimetrists	$128,080	$127,560	60
26	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$126,920	$140,040	50
27	Nurse Practitioners	$126,910	$128,330	5,210
28	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$124,910	$115,710	120
29	Medical and Health Services Managers	$124,450	$148,460	5,520
30	Nuclear Engineers	$122,160	$116,230	70
31	Purchasing Managers	$121,880	$126,030	1,300
32	Natural Sciences Managers	$121,620	$131,790	1,140
33	Fundraising Managers	$119,450	$143,580	240
34	Training and Development Managers	$118,680	$125,770	420
35	General and Operations Managers	$117,070	$141,910	35,130
36	Psychologists, All Other	$114,340	$116,640	770
37	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$112,690	$109,710	230
38	Computer Network Architects	$112,150	$115,630	2,480
39	Industrial Production Managers	$109,700	$119,570	6,680
40	Administrative Services Managers	$109,150	$120,590	4,860
41	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$108,540	$155,880	310
42	Construction Managers	$108,480	$117,950	4,880
43	Actuaries	$106,840	$126,120	980
44	Managers, All Other	$106,610	$120,150	10,630
45	Public Relations Managers	$106,600	$114,790	600
46	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,210	$101,810	510
47	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,600	$112,850	690
48	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$105,440	$110,000	3,470
49	Lawyers	$105,050	$150,370	8,480
50	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$105,030	$111,910	290
51	Facilities Managers	$105,010	$112,660	1,750
52	Transportation Inspectors	$104,580	$99,440	50
53	Sales Engineers	$104,310	$120,790	1,730
54	Commercial Pilots	$104,240	$131,720	560
55	Chemical Engineers	$104,210	$107,780	290
56	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,790	$115,410	1,490
57	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,620	$136,110	230
58	Veterinarians	$103,620	$150,910	1,810
59	Information Security Analysts	$103,570	$107,180	1,960
60	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,200	$110,490	130
61	Software Developers	$102,660	$107,500	21,800
62	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$102,350	$98,460	2,150
63	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$102,130	$113,770	8,090
64	Data Scientists	$101,850	$105,250	3,090
65	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$101,770	$98,770	190
66	Engineers, All Other	$101,040	$100,040	770
67	Materials Engineers	$100,680	$98,490	310
68	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$100,640	$101,550	440
69	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,360	$107,310	460
70	Computer Hardware Engineers	$100,310	$110,860	770
71	Air Traffic Controllers	$100,090	$102,190	150

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Wisconsin High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Computer & Math fields.

9.7% of all tracked occupations in WI earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,090/year (Air Traffic Controllers), while the top earner makes $239,060/year.

Wisconsin ranks #24 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Wisconsin?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 71 occupations in Wisconsin with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 9.7% of all tracked occupations in WI.

What is the highest paying job in Wisconsin?

The highest paying occupation in Wisconsin is Pediatricians, General with a median salary of $239,060 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Wisconsin?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Wisconsin is $100,090/year (Air Traffic Controllers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Wisconsin?

The average median salary among all 71 occupations that pay over $100K in Wisconsin is $124,708 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Wisconsin?

High-paying jobs in Wisconsin typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics