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442 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Wisconsin (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 442 occupations in Wisconsin with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

442
Jobs Over $50K

$636,580

#1: Cardiologists

$87,096

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,365,580

Workers in These Jobs

All 442 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
73	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,970	$133,140	310
74	Electrical Engineers	$99,700	$103,550	3,550
75	Management Analysts	$98,780	$105,230	11,670
76	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$98,510	$102,000	1,230
77	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$98,450	$96,680	390
78	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,410	$113,850	40
79	Financial Risk Specialists	$97,820	$100,180	610
80	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,730	$105,230	510
81	Chemical Engineers	$97,660	$98,440	110
82	Boilermakers	$97,590	$85,050	170
83	Project Management Specialists	$97,580	$99,720	21,610
84	Insurance Underwriters	$97,370	$95,410	3,110
85	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$97,120	$100,710	2,080
86	Industrial Engineers	$96,980	$100,220	13,070
87	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$96,810	$98,240	340
88	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,680	$111,340	1,940
89	Dental Hygienists	$96,540	$94,180	5,080
90	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$96,260	$92,770	800
91	Materials Engineers	$96,210	$95,180	280
92	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$95,950	$110,020	40
93	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$95,900	$108,370	5,410
94	Mechanical Engineers	$95,870	$96,750	7,470
95	Labor Relations Specialists	$95,750	$94,030	1,690
96	Financial and Investment Analysts	$95,570	$102,500	5,430
97	Registered Nurses	$95,530	$94,690	68,060
98	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$95,340	$94,340	880
99	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$94,720	$91,850	530
100	Civil Engineers	$94,600	$97,330	7,410
101	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$93,710	$100,230	360
102	Radiation Therapists	$93,600	$95,270	550
103	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$92,820	$85,460	710
104	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$92,700	$99,290	250
105	Survey Researchers	$92,660	$95,970	60
106	Occupational Therapists	$92,390	$91,150	3,710
107	Genetic Counselors	$92,170	$90,140	110
108	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$91,980	$101,030	4,930
109	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$91,040	$90,620	1,640
110	Web Developers	$90,630	$92,490	1,180
111	Environmental Engineers	$89,990	$101,050	890
112	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$89,710	$91,410	140
113	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$89,630	$106,360	210
114	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$89,400	$97,890	3,800
115	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$89,260	$86,830	650
116	Fish and Game Wardens	$89,110	$80,030	150
117	Epidemiologists	$88,770	$119,810	90
118	Aerospace Engineers	$88,400	$103,580	120
119	Pipelayers	$86,870	$86,850	350
120	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$86,320	$96,880	30
121	Financial Examiners	$86,320	$97,430	580
122	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$85,870	$94,270	280
123	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$85,440	$80,390	60
124	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$85,350	$87,010	15,150
125	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$85,120	$76,920	600
126	Gas Plant Operators	$85,080	$85,100	150
127	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,960	$105,930	450
128	Acupuncturists	$84,820	$82,680	170
129	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$84,750	$90,210	2,250
130	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,700	$87,000	1,760
131	Locomotive Engineers	$84,550	$77,030	220
132	Animal Scientists	$84,310	$93,390	280
133	Urban and Regional Planners	$84,290	$84,470	1,100
134	Respiratory Therapists	$84,210	$86,230	1,940
135	Economists	$84,000	$91,630	280
136	Computer Hardware Engineers	$83,670	$101,690	270
137	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$83,650	$89,400	8,470
138	Physicians, Pathologists	$83,610	$182,820	130
139	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,480	$107,080	450
140	School Psychologists	$83,330	$87,770	1,180
141	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$83,310	$85,100	1,330
142	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,190	$107,260	290
143	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$83,140	$86,310	40
144	Chiropractors	$83,020	$101,880	1,210
145	Food Scientists and Technologists	$83,020	$89,380	410
146	Instructional Coordinators	$83,000	$88,770	2,130
147	Speech-Language Pathologists	$83,000	$85,550	2,940
148	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,950	$100,130	370
149	Stonemasons	$82,740	$75,430	70
150	Millwrights	$82,630	$77,280	1,220
151	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,620	$88,930	2,000
152	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$82,570	$86,550	10,640
153	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$82,530	$91,070	2,970
154	Budget Analysts	$82,180	$83,900	820
155	Social and Community Service Managers	$82,130	$85,950	3,580
156	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,890	$81,910	300
157	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,500	$98,120	4,410
158	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,380	$91,910	370
159	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$81,210	$84,720	10,210
160	Art Directors	$81,130	$95,070	730
161	Computer Network Support Specialists	$81,010	$81,420	1,140
162	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,800	$92,220	840
163	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$80,590	$86,340	820
164	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,500	$79,750	40
165	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,480	$96,330	780
166	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$80,120	$78,140	1,050
167	Technical Writers	$80,030	$84,910	910
168	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,980	$82,060	50
169	Surveyors	$79,650	$84,980	610
170	Funeral Home Managers	$79,560	$84,820	440
171	Conservation Scientists	$79,540	$77,760	970
172	Insurance Sales Agents	$79,450	$94,630	7,860
173	Accountants and Auditors	$79,400	$87,870	25,100
174	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,140	$90,180	420
175	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$79,140	$79,400	5,010
176	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,120	$89,560	160
177	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,920	$96,070	950
178	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$78,850	$82,300	80
179	Compliance Officers	$78,800	$84,320	5,710
180	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,780	$86,130	640
181	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,770	$86,080	180
182	Hydrologists	$78,770	$86,040	150
183	Chemists	$78,730	$82,560	1,920
184	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,710	$98,790	70
185	Music Directors and Composers	$78,690	$90,360	200
186	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$78,610	$88,150	110
187	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,490	$83,800	450
188	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$78,480	$91,920	3,390
189	Loan Officers	$78,290	$89,090	4,940
190	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$78,160	$77,930	8,760
191	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$78,090	$76,560	12,320
192	Surgical Assistants	$78,030	$75,650	810
193	Sheet Metal Workers	$77,760	$76,130	3,180
194	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,750	$89,380	90
195	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$77,730	$85,390	1,560
196	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$77,640	$78,680	370
197	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,580	$86,320	630
198	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,560	$76,750	1,840
199	Emergency Management Directors	$77,260	$80,510	240
200	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$77,140	$93,690	170
201	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$76,860	$73,170	570
202	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$76,760	$79,270	260
203	Hearing Aid Specialists	$76,750	$80,210	170
204	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$76,620	$94,290	130
205	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$76,540	$81,650	980
206	Electricians	$76,540	$73,810	14,310
207	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,420	$82,740	400
208	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$76,290	$76,080	580
209	Cost Estimators	$76,270	$78,830	5,150
210	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$75,650	$79,260	470
211	Construction and Building Inspectors	$75,610	$75,490	1,270
212	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$75,550	$71,300	260
213	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$75,280	$77,770	8,140
214	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$75,260	$75,080	N/A
215	Transportation Inspectors	$75,260	$88,820	120
216	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$74,990	$87,640	40
217	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$74,980	$72,410	850
218	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,930	$74,320	1,330
219	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,840	$75,510	25,500
220	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,790	$76,440	1,540
221	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$74,390	$85,140	170
222	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$74,380	$76,390	900
223	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$74,310	$71,990	1,420
224	Surgical Technologists	$74,120	$72,530	2,180
225	Health Education Specialists	$74,040	$73,630	900
226	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$74,010	$96,160	5,980
227	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$73,970	$71,610	1,560
228	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$73,930	$74,310	1,270
229	Lodging Managers	$73,590	$76,840	1,130
230	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$73,470	$73,690	7,360
231	Logisticians	$73,180	$79,230	5,140
232	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$72,820	$77,840	920
233	Forensic Science Technicians	$72,280	$72,110	310
234	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$72,130	$76,610	1,840
235	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$71,880	$73,700	1,520
236	Operations Research Analysts	$71,820	$73,790	4,270
237	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$71,450	$80,510	N/A
238	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$70,880	$74,450	9,240
239	Training and Development Specialists	$70,770	$74,140	9,360
240	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$70,560	$74,120	22,950
241	Human Resources Specialists	$70,540	$74,310	17,360
242	Landscape Architects	$69,520	$74,900	450
243	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$69,020	$68,570	960
244	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$68,920	$70,380	4,480
245	Credit Analysts	$68,690	$79,960	1,770
246	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$68,660	$77,850	820
247	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$68,370	$70,880	360
248	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$68,320	$69,410	280
249	Tool and Die Makers	$68,120	$67,520	2,450
250	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,850	$70,850	900
251	Crane and Tower Operators	$67,720	$72,660	440
252	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$67,460	$68,330	1,610
253	Public Relations Specialists	$67,240	$73,830	4,410
254	Microbiologists	$67,100	$73,280	420
255	Healthcare Social Workers	$66,910	$69,510	3,770
256	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$66,870	$68,360	2,450
257	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$66,620	$68,760	13,870
258	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$66,600	$75,720	160
259	Producers and Directors	$66,390	$79,780	1,600
260	Soil and Plant Scientists	$66,200	$68,620	680
261	Power Plant Operators	$66,080	$77,010	420
262	Foresters	$66,010	$68,220	570
263	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$65,930	$79,420	37,700
264	Fundraisers	$65,880	$70,170	2,130
265	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$65,840	$69,270	2,650
266	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$65,640	$74,700	60
267	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$65,450	$68,700	2,090
268	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,270	$65,580	2,660
269	Avionics Technicians	$65,230	$70,900	130
270	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$64,980	$67,160	1,050
271	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$64,890	$81,240	210
272	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$64,800	$73,910	15,600
273	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$64,560	$66,890	11,140
274	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$64,440	$69,420	640
275	Curators	$64,370	$70,980	300
276	Writers and Authors	$64,370	$67,210	710
277	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$64,310	$64,160	420
278	Editors	$64,270	$70,670	1,510
279	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$64,250	$68,820	4,490
280	Crematory Operators	$64,220	$62,620	N/A
281	Physical Therapist Assistants	$64,080	$65,480	1,650
282	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$64,020	$74,530	22,720
283	Brokerage Clerks	$63,870	$65,620	460
284	Mechanical Drafters	$63,770	$67,960	1,630
285	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$63,760	$65,870	7,390
286	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$63,560	$65,970	950
287	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$63,550	$64,070	2,230
288	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,520	$66,440	3,350
289	Interpreters and Translators	$63,390	$64,240	1,410
290	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$63,320	$65,060	190
291	Advertising Sales Agents	$63,270	$74,080	1,290
292	Exercise Physiologists	$63,210	$65,570	340
293	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$63,130	$64,630	40
294	Transportation Security Screeners	$63,130	$57,040	540
295	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$62,930	$68,880	2,200
296	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,870	$66,880	15,910
297	Interior Designers	$62,740	$70,280	1,200
298	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$62,720	$65,470	90
299	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$62,700	$60,590	620
300	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$62,690	$66,440	5,330
301	Tile and Stone Setters	$62,680	$65,190	410
302	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$62,630	$65,330	2,690
303	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$62,610	$63,090	330
304	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$62,450	$64,150	6,750
305	Broadcast Technicians	$62,400	$59,670	410
306	Glaziers	$62,400	$69,330	580
307	Medical Equipment Repairers	$62,220	$69,180	1,490
308	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$62,220	$68,280	8,340
309	Rock Splitters, Quarry	$62,000	$71,380	40
310	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,960	$65,220	14,460
311	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$61,860	$64,960	1,880
312	Athletic Trainers	$61,820	$65,870	620
313	Food Service Managers	$61,810	$68,600	6,000
314	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$61,710	$67,410	6,630
315	Gambling Dealers	$61,670	$48,320	630
316	Carpenters	$61,660	$65,300	13,880
317	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$61,520	$64,400	4,280
318	Chefs and Head Cooks	$61,300	$64,210	1,860
319	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$61,210	$65,960	24,920
320	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$61,170	$62,330	270
321	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$61,130	$61,670	770
322	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$61,060	$63,890	320
323	Postal Service Clerks	$61,050	$60,830	1,400
324	Clergy	$60,950	$63,730	770
325	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,920	$60,390	670
326	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$60,870	$62,540	240
327	Carpet Installers	$60,830	$59,640	420
328	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$60,810	$60,170	150
329	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$60,770	$63,780	2,120
330	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$60,670	$63,560	8,480
331	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$60,320	$69,780	70
332	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$60,310	$56,810	80
333	Medical Records Specialists	$60,280	$60,610	2,870
334	Hydrologic Technicians	$60,100	$64,950	50
335	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$60,100	$59,740	1,520
336	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$60,000	$59,040	1,820
337	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$59,990	$68,400	500
338	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$59,970	$60,020	1,140
339	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$59,960	$58,900	1,050
340	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$59,930	$58,530	1,320
341	Graphic Designers	$59,900	$62,410	4,130
342	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$62,190	6,470
343	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$59,810	$55,090	1,550
344	Paramedics	$59,710	$60,930	1,990
345	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$59,690	$64,110	630
346	Chemical Technicians	$59,440	$61,130	1,090
347	Archivists	$59,400	$59,180	220
348	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$59,390	$66,180	140
349	Roofers	$59,370	$58,060	2,400
350	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,350	$60,320	1,510
351	Recreational Therapists	$59,350	$62,180	350
352	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$59,310	$59,710	2,590
353	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$59,280	$61,310	5,710
354	Machinists	$59,110	$57,860	12,700
355	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$59,080	$59,900	660
356	Traffic Technicians	$58,940	$62,920	40
357	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$58,870	$57,280	1,560
358	Rail Car Repairers	$58,870	$62,880	220
359	Computer User Support Specialists	$58,810	$60,840	12,400
360	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$58,770	$56,460	280
361	Craft Artists	$58,650	$54,790	190
362	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$58,610	$58,890	53,330
363	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$58,540	$59,090	9,140
364	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$58,500	$61,270	4,780
365	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$58,470	$60,740	1,420
366	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$58,410	$57,920	15,320
367	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$58,390	$56,630	330
368	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$58,280	$59,180	990
369	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$58,250	$62,190	580
370	Real Estate Sales Agents	$58,120	$64,190	5,680
371	Massage Therapists	$58,070	$61,060	1,520
372	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$58,050	$56,430	8,510
373	Highway Maintenance Workers	$58,000	$56,080	6,000
374	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$57,940	$52,960	310
375	Terrazzo Workers and Finishers	$57,930	$59,910	N/A
376	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$57,930	$58,290	1,190
377	Tapers	$57,840	$56,010	70
378	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$57,740	$64,390	N/A
379	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$57,640	$56,140	1,150
380	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$57,530	$62,050	740
381	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$57,350	$58,760	110
382	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$57,340	$55,940	1,050
383	Cargo and Freight Agents	$57,290	$57,040	1,280
384	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$57,250	$57,420	170
385	Fashion Designers	$57,030	$59,030	120
386	Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	$57,000	$59,190	300
387	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$56,920	$56,120	690
388	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$56,670	$60,530	150
389	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$56,660	$56,650	2,690
390	Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$56,420	$54,920	1,260
391	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$56,310	$55,090	1,810
392	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$56,140	$54,540	210
393	Construction Laborers	$56,100	$57,960	20,330
394	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$55,830	$55,730	280
395	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$55,810	$55,230	30,880
396	Food Science Technicians	$55,690	$55,970	540
397	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$55,410	$56,590	1,210
398	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$55,290	$58,470	380
399	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$55,270	$57,440	880
400	Machine Feeders and Offbearers	$55,120	$53,190	570
401	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$54,580	$55,720	530
402	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$54,350	$56,900	12,270
403	Dredge Operators	$54,310	$53,870	N/A
404	Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders	$54,290	$54,200	310
405	Judicial Law Clerks	$54,250	$57,090	180
406	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$54,240	$55,330	860
407	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$53,940	$59,570	2,690
408	Agricultural Inspectors	$53,640	$55,380	220
409	Film and Video Editors	$53,430	$59,170	240
410	Statistical Assistants	$53,400	$64,940	60
411	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$53,350	$58,240	100
412	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$52,860	$59,140	700
413	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$52,810	$55,880	300
414	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$52,690	$55,390	8,330
415	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$52,660	$53,420	2,220
416	Home Appliance Repairers	$52,440	$58,450	520
417	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$52,400	$58,040	60
418	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$52,350	$54,690	3,240
419	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,200	$55,120	3,380
420	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$52,150	$58,660	230
421	Credit Counselors	$52,140	$57,550	770
422	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$51,920	$54,660	1,240
423	Biological Technicians	$51,750	$55,120	1,800
424	Paperhangers	$51,500	$48,750	N/A
425	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$51,480	$54,750	1,610
426	Fence Erectors	$51,410	$62,410	200
427	Audio and Video Technicians	$51,390	$56,570	760
428	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,370	$54,920	290
429	Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$51,240	$52,560	110
430	Community Health Workers	$51,210	$54,140	630
431	Animal Breeders	$51,130	$49,890	40
432	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,020	$53,180	340
433	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$50,870	$54,510	2,730
434	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$50,700	$53,870	40
435	Mechanical Door Repairers	$50,390	$54,300	390
436	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$50,340	$51,720	25,960
437	Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	$50,290	$51,210	350
438	Etchers and Engravers	$50,290	$54,030	390
439	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,230	$52,240	3,190
440	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$50,090	$54,170	3,350
441	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$50,050	$53,570	630
442	Fallers	$50,010	$62,940	N/A

Wisconsin High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management fields.

65.6% of all tracked occupations in WI earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,010/year (Fallers), while the top earner makes $636,580/year.

Wisconsin ranks #14 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Wisconsin?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 442 occupations in Wisconsin with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 65.6% 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 $50K+ list in Wisconsin?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Wisconsin is $50,010/year (Fallers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Wisconsin?

The average median salary among all 442 occupations that pay over $50K in Wisconsin is $87,096 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ 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 $50K 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