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72 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Wisconsin (2025)

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There are 72 occupations in Wisconsin with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $636,580/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

72
Jobs Over $100K
$636,580
#1: Cardiologists
$173,087
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
215,020
Workers in These Jobs

All 72 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 Cardiologists $636,580 $549,880 200
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $572,060 $535,750 290
3 Anesthesiologists $443,990 $411,910 790
4 Dermatologists $440,710 $459,550 160
5 Radiologists $392,610 $381,720 980
6 General Internal Medicine Physicians $367,160 $334,100 1,450
7 Neurologists $342,520 $305,290 130
8 Psychiatrists $331,070 $282,980 550
9 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $304,990 $313,520 450
10 Family Medicine Physicians $290,640 $292,050 1,470
11 Nurse Anesthetists $273,170 $272,470 990
12 Pediatricians, General $269,790 $245,400 350
13 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $213,890 $267,540 250
14 Orthodontists $212,860 $225,580 90
15 Chief Executives $208,350 $252,660 N/A
16 Dentists, General $193,690 $203,600 2,560
17 Podiatrists $185,100 $197,370 120
18 Physicists $173,120 $181,180 180
19 Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,140 $165,150 8,880
20 Pharmacists $148,740 $146,010 5,730
21 Medical Dosimetrists $142,300 $142,970 80
22 Architectural and Engineering Managers $142,060 $152,620 4,550
23 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $140,940 $157,180 150
24 Financial Managers $139,720 $155,800 15,530
25 Optometrists $139,720 $142,800 790
26 Database Architects $137,810 $136,650 520
27 Materials Scientists $137,700 $128,070 70
28 Sales Managers $134,870 $149,600 10,480
29 Physician Assistants $133,950 $136,750 3,580
30 Marketing Managers $133,600 $145,300 4,890
31 Human Resources Managers $133,490 $148,680 3,730
32 Nurse Midwives $133,070 $127,300 200
33 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $132,250 $143,910 60
34 Nurse Practitioners $131,980 $135,160 5,160
35 Computer Network Architects $131,720 $133,230 2,170
36 Actuaries $131,640 $134,490 890
37 Advertising and Promotions Managers $131,530 $122,180 110
38 Commercial Pilots $129,860 $156,970 1,090
39 Natural Sciences Managers $128,890 $144,440 1,070
40 Medical and Health Services Managers $128,320 $152,150 7,230
41 Compensation and Benefits Managers $127,920 $145,670 N/A
42 Lawyers $126,760 $171,200 9,160
43 Purchasing Managers $124,990 $134,870 1,610
44 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $124,960 $135,200 1,190
45 Training and Development Managers $123,640 $125,940 600
46 Fundraising Managers $123,090 $137,920 400
47 Software Developers $122,660 $122,620 21,730
48 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $121,620 $102,070 50
49 Personal Financial Advisors $119,430 $166,810 5,200
50 General and Operations Managers $118,730 $140,350 36,910
51 Sales Engineers $117,970 $129,680 1,300
52 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $117,010 $114,890 4,030
53 Construction Managers $114,190 $121,360 6,080
54 Public Relations Managers $113,980 $129,050 1,010
55 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $113,360 $121,440 1,150
56 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $112,830 $120,350 720
57 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $110,430 $117,830 180
58 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $108,980 $107,400 150
59 Veterinarians $108,780 $118,890 1,830
60 Administrative Services Managers $108,450 $119,580 5,220
61 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $107,370 $115,470 130
62 Statisticians $107,150 $108,000 250
63 Data Scientists $106,680 $116,600 4,370
64 Biochemists and Biophysicists $106,480 $118,620 170
65 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $105,820 $96,350 2,520
66 Facilities Managers $103,620 $113,340 2,010
67 Audiologists $102,840 $102,220 280
68 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $102,090 $103,150 1,530
69 Physical Therapists $101,840 $102,210 5,580
70 Information Security Analysts $101,550 $106,960 2,130
71 Computer Systems Analysts $100,440 $101,910 8,340
72 Database Administrators $100,020 $103,890 1,220

Wisconsin High-Salary Insights

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

10.7% of all tracked occupations in WI earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,020/year (Database Administrators), while the top earner makes $636,580/year.

Wisconsin ranks #37 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 2025 BLS data, there are 72 occupations in Wisconsin with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 10.7% of all tracked occupations in WI.
What is the highest paying job in Wisconsin?
The highest paying occupation in Wisconsin is Cardiologists with a median salary of $636,580 per year based on 2025 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 $100,020/year (Database Administrators). 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 72 occupations that pay over $100K in Wisconsin is $173,087 per year (2025 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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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics