Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 435 detailed occupations covering about 180,470 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 8.2% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"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 Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Pediatricians, General $222,870 +12.2% 60
Dentists, General $173,510 +4.3% 140
Optometrists $136,100 +3.2% 100
Computer and Information Systems Managers $135,900 -19.8% 320
Pharmacists $133,250 -2% 320
Architectural and Engineering Managers $130,500 -21.1% 180
Sales Managers $126,630 -6.3% 360
Financial Managers $126,340 +12.8% 640
Physician Assistants $126,140 -3% 160
Nurse Practitioners $126,110 -0.1% 420
Marketing Managers $124,630 -30.6% 120
Purchasing Managers $121,980 -10.6% 50
Human Resources Managers $118,070 -13.4% 160
Computer Network Architects $113,940 -12.2% 130
Medical and Health Services Managers $112,660 +1.8% 380
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $112,360 +9.5% 50
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $109,260 +58.3% 60
Natural Sciences Managers $108,480 -31.2% 60
Lawyers $106,040 -27.3% 300
Facilities Managers $105,220 +2.8% 120
Psychologists, All Other $105,060 -10.8% 50
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $103,210 -0.2% 280
Industrial Production Managers $103,070 -11.9% 470
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $101,920 +19.3% 230
Software Developers $101,320 -39.2% 750

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 6,580 $27,820
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 6,290 $59,170
Retail Salespersons 4,740 $30,900
Fast Food and Counter Workers 4,530 $27,240
Registered Nurses 3,710 $79,380
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 3,640 $38,140
Stockers and Order Fillers 3,520 $33,010
Office Clerks, General 3,300 $39,110
Customer Service Representatives 3,060 $40,280
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,590 $33,790
Waiters and Waitresses 2,570 $25,920
Cooks, Restaurant 2,420 $34,730
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,200 $44,250
Receptionists and Information Clerks 2,180 $37,720
Bartenders 2,130 $23,840
General and Operations Managers 2,080 $99,910
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,080 $45,680
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers 1,900 $63,170
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,900 $35,150
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,850 $40,270
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,730 $49,540
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,710 $35,460
Food Preparation Workers 1,690 $29,010
Nursing Assistants 1,680 $38,020
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,670 $30,020
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