Madison, WI

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Madison, WI, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 520 detailed occupations covering about 361,870 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 4.9% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Madison, WI, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Pediatricians, General $227,560 +14.5% 150
Nurse Anesthetists $226,180 +6.4% 150
Chief Executives $175,080 +101.5% 560
Dentists, General $163,840 -1.5% 280
Natural Sciences Managers $143,230 -9.2% 610
Computer and Information Research Scientists $139,970 -3.5% 50
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $139,760 +21.2% 70
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $137,900 +43% 150
Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,830 -18.7% 1,390
Sales Managers $133,410 -1.3% 940
Architectural and Engineering Managers $133,200 -19.5% 590
Financial Managers $132,900 +18.6% 1,420
Human Resources Managers $132,000 -3.2% 500
Pharmacists $131,230 -3.5% 880
Database Architects $130,000 -3.5% 280
Marketing Managers $129,370 -27.9% 430
Medical and Health Services Managers $127,990 +15.6% 760
Optometrists $127,950 -3% 130
Physician Assistants $127,330 -2.1% 390
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $127,020 +23.8% 520
Nurse Practitioners $126,100 -0.1% 640
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $125,470 +81.8% 130
Purchasing Managers $119,790 -12.2% 110
Obstetricians and Gynecologists $119,490 — 90
General and Operations Managers $113,780 +12.3% 4,580

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Madison, WI, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Customer Service Representatives 9,280 $39,470
Retail Salespersons 8,950 $29,180
Registered Nurses 8,710 $81,370
Cashiers 8,460 $29,620
Office Clerks, General 7,810 $40,180
Fast Food and Counter Workers 6,620 $26,180
Stockers and Order Fillers 6,130 $32,390
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 5,690 $37,570
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 5,630 $31,200
Software Developers 4,960 $100,320
Waiters and Waitresses 4,680 $31,020
General and Operations Managers 4,580 $113,780
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 4,450 $46,540
Accountants and Auditors 4,340 $73,680
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 3,770 $50,430
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 3,760 $44,940
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3,720 $46,320
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 3,570 $63,910
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 3,550 $63,710
Light Truck Drivers 3,450 $40,800
Receptionists and Information Clerks 3,380 $37,600
Food Preparation Workers 3,350 $29,660
Cooks, Restaurant 3,110 $34,650
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 3,080 $67,790
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel 3,070 $61,530
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