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Highest paying jobs in Wisconsin after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Wisconsin, cardiologist pays most: $636,580 a year, and a single filer keeps about $385,822 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Wisconsin tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Wisconsin paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Wisconsin?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Wisconsin after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Cardiologist	$636,580	$385,822
2	Orthopedic Surgeon	$572,060	$350,336
3	Anesthesiologist	$443,990	$279,897
4	Dermatologist	$440,710	$278,093
5	Other Surgeon	$416,000	$264,503
6	Radiologist	$392,610	$251,638
7	Other Physician	$391,740	$251,160
8	Internal Medicine Physician	$367,160	$237,641
9	Neurologist	$342,520	$224,089
10	Psychiatrist	$331,070	$217,736
11	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$304,990	$202,779
12	Family Medicine Physician	$290,640	$194,549
13	Nurse Anesthetist	$273,170	$184,530
14	General Pediatrician	$269,790	$182,516
15	Ophthalmologist	$213,890	$148,461
16	Orthodontist	$212,860	$147,757
17	Chief Executive	$208,350	$144,675
18	General Dentist	$193,690	$134,598
19	Podiatrist	$185,100	$128,649
20	Physicist	$173,120	$121,059
21	IT Manager	$160,140	$112,875
22	Pharmacist	$148,740	$105,687
23	Medical Dosimetrist	$142,300	$101,627
24	Engineering Manager	$142,060	$101,475
25	Law Professor	$140,940	$100,769

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Wisconsin: Emergency Medicine Physician.

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Every job with a median in Wisconsin: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Cardiologist	$636,580	$385,822	200
Orthopedic Surgeon	$572,060	$350,336	290
Anesthesiologist	$443,990	$279,897	790
Dermatologist	$440,710	$278,093	160
Other Surgeon	$416,000	$264,503	550
Radiologist	$392,610	$251,638	980
Other Physician	$391,740	$251,160	6,350
Internal Medicine Physician	$367,160	$237,641	1,450
Neurologist	$342,520	$224,089	130
Psychiatrist	$331,070	$217,736	550
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$304,990	$202,779	450
Family Medicine Physician	$290,640	$194,549	1,470
Nurse Anesthetist	$273,170	$184,530	990
General Pediatrician	$269,790	$182,516	350
Ophthalmologist	$213,890	$148,461	250
Orthodontist	$212,860	$147,757	90
Chief Executive	$208,350	$144,675	–
General Dentist	$193,690	$134,598	2,560
Podiatrist	$185,100	$128,649	120
Physicist	$173,120	$121,059	180
IT Manager	$160,140	$112,875	8,880
Pharmacist	$148,740	$105,687	5,730
Medical Dosimetrist	$142,300	$101,627	80
Engineering Manager	$142,060	$101,475	4,550
Law Professor	$140,940	$100,769	150
Financial Manager	$139,720	$100,000	15,530
Optometrist	$139,720	$100,000	790
Database Architect	$137,810	$98,796	520
Materials Scientist	$137,700	$98,726	70
Sales Manager	$134,870	$96,952	10,480
Physician Assistant	$133,950	$96,378	3,580
Marketing Manager	$133,600	$96,160	4,890
Human Resources Manager	$133,490	$96,091	3,730
Nurse Midwive	$133,070	$95,829	200
Administrative Law Judge	$132,250	$95,317	60
Nurse Practitioner	$131,980	$95,148	5,160
Computer Network Architect	$131,720	$94,986	2,170
Actuary	$131,640	$94,936	890
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$131,530	$94,868	110
Commercial Pilot	$129,860	$93,825	1,090
Natural Sciences Manager	$128,890	$93,220	1,070
Health Services Manager	$128,320	$92,864	7,230
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$127,920	$92,614	–
Lawyer	$126,760	$91,890	9,160
Purchasing Manager	$124,990	$90,786	1,610
College Administrator	$124,960	$90,767	1,190
Training and Development Manager	$123,640	$89,943	600
Fundraising Manager	$123,090	$89,600	400
Software Developer	$122,660	$89,331	21,730
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$121,620	$88,679	50
Personal Financial Advisor	$119,430	$87,268	5,200
General and Operations Manager	$118,730	$86,817	36,910
Sales Engineer	$117,970	$86,328	1,300
K-12 Education Administrator	$117,010	$85,709	4,030
Construction Manager	$114,190	$83,893	6,080
Public Relations Manager	$113,980	$83,758	1,010
Clinical Psychologist	$113,360	$83,358	1,150
Engineering Professor	$112,830	$83,017	720
Biomedical Engineer	$110,430	$81,471	180
Other Engineer	$110,360	$81,426	690
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$108,980	$80,537	150
Veterinarian	$108,780	$80,408	1,830
Administrative Services Manager	$108,450	$80,195	5,220
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$107,370	$79,500	130
Statistician	$107,150	$79,358	250
Other Manager	$107,050	$79,294	14,240
Data Scientist	$106,680	$79,055	4,370
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$106,480	$78,927	170
Power Line Installer	$105,820	$78,501	2,520
Other Personal Service Manager	$104,860	$77,883	60
Other Treating Practitioner	$104,330	$77,542	290
Facilities Manager	$103,620	$77,084	2,010
Audiologist	$102,840	$76,582	280
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$102,090	$76,099	1,530
Physical Therapist	$101,840	$75,938	5,580
Information Security Analyst	$101,550	$75,751	2,130
Computer Systems Analyst	$100,440	$75,036	8,340
Database Administrator	$100,020	$74,765	1,220
Economics Professor	$99,970	$74,733	310
Electrical Engineer	$99,700	$74,559	3,550
Management Analyst	$98,780	$73,967	11,670
Architect	$98,510	$73,793	1,230
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$98,450	$73,754	390
Forestry Professor	$98,410	$73,728	40
Financial Risk Specialist	$97,820	$73,348	610
Computer Science Professor	$97,730	$73,290	510
Chemical Engineer	$97,660	$73,245	110
Boilermaker	$97,590	$73,200	170
Project Management Specialist	$97,580	$73,194	21,610
Other Physical Scientist	$97,470	$73,123	70
Insurance Underwriter	$97,370	$73,058	3,110
Police Supervisor	$97,120	$72,897	2,080
Industrial Engineer	$96,980	$72,807	13,070
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$96,810	$72,698	340
Business Professor	$96,680	$72,614	1,940
Dental Hygienist	$96,540	$72,524	5,080
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$96,260	$72,343	800
Materials Engineer	$96,210	$72,311	280
Mining and Geological Engineer	$95,950	$72,144	40
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$95,900	$72,112	5,410
Mechanical Engineer	$95,870	$72,092	7,470
Labor Relations Specialist	$95,750	$72,015	1,690
Financial and Investment Analyst	$95,570	$71,899	5,430
Registered Nurse	$95,530	$71,873	68,060
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$95,340	$71,751	880
MRI Technologist	$94,720	$71,351	530
Civil Engineer	$94,600	$71,274	7,410
Electronics Engineer	$93,710	$70,701	360
Radiation Therapist	$93,600	$70,630	550
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$92,820	$70,128	710
Health and Safety Engineer	$92,700	$70,050	250
Survey Researcher	$92,660	$70,024	60
Occupational Therapist	$92,390	$69,851	3,710
Genetic Counselor	$92,170	$69,709	110
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$91,980	$69,586	4,930
Detective	$91,040	$68,981	1,640
Web Developer	$90,630	$68,717	1,180
Environmental Engineer	$89,990	$68,305	890
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$89,710	$68,124	140
Physics Professor	$89,630	$68,073	210
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$89,400	$67,925	3,800
Health Information Technologist	$89,260	$67,834	650
Fish and Game Warden	$89,110	$67,738	150
Other Social Scientist	$88,830	$67,557	260
Epidemiologist	$88,770	$67,519	90
Other Education Administrator	$88,470	$67,326	350
Aerospace Engineer	$88,400	$67,280	120
Other Computer Occupation	$88,130	$67,107	4,680
Pipelayer	$86,870	$66,295	350
Farmer and Rancher	$86,320	$65,941	30
Financial Examiner	$86,320	$65,941	580
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$85,870	$65,651	280
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$85,440	$65,374	60
Construction Supervisor	$85,350	$65,316	15,150
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$85,120	$65,168	600
Gas Plant Operator	$85,080	$65,142	150
Other Life Scientist	$85,080	$65,142	–
Sociology Professor	$84,960	$65,065	450
Acupuncturist	$84,820	$64,974	170
Occupational Safety Specialist	$84,750	$64,929	2,250
Nursing Professor	$84,700	$64,897	1,760
Locomotive Engineer	$84,550	$64,801	220
Animal Scientist	$84,310	$64,646	280
Urban and Regional Planner	$84,290	$64,633	1,100
Respiratory Therapist	$84,210	$64,582	1,940
Economist	$84,000	$64,446	280
Computer Hardware Engineer	$83,670	$64,234	270
Network and Systems Administrator	$83,650	$64,221	8,470
Pathologist	$83,610	$64,195	130
Chemistry Professor	$83,480	$64,111	450
School Psychologist	$83,330	$64,015	1,180
Firefighting Supervisor	$83,310	$64,002	1,330
Political Science Professor	$83,190	$63,924	290
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$83,140	$63,892	40
Chiropractor	$83,020	$63,815	1,210
Food Scientist and Technologist	$83,020	$63,815	410
Instructional Coordinator	$83,000	$63,802	2,130
Speech-Language Pathologist	$83,000	$63,802	2,940
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$82,950	$63,770	370
Stonemason	$82,740	$63,635	70
Millwright	$82,630	$63,564	1,220
Vocational Instructor	$82,620	$63,557	2,000
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$82,570	$63,525	10,640
Medical Scientist	$82,530	$63,499	2,970
Budget Analyst	$82,180	$63,274	820
Social and Community Service Manager	$82,130	$63,242	3,580
Criminal Justice Professor	$81,890	$63,087	300
Other Psychologist	$81,860	$63,068	1,080
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$81,580	$62,887	470
Health Specialties Professor	$81,500	$62,836	4,410
History Professor	$81,380	$62,759	370
Plumber	$81,210	$62,649	10,210
Art Director	$81,130	$62,598	730
Network Support Specialist	$81,010	$62,520	1,140
English Professor	$80,800	$62,385	840
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$80,590	$62,250	820
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$80,500	$62,192	40
Mathematical Science Professor	$80,480	$62,179	780
Brickmason and Blockmason	$80,120	$61,947	1,050
Technical Writer	$80,030	$61,889	910
Architecture Professor	$79,980	$61,857	50
Surveyor	$79,650	$61,644	610
Funeral Home Manager	$79,560	$61,586	440
Conservation Scientist	$79,540	$61,573	970
Insurance Sales Agent	$79,450	$61,515	7,860
Accountant and Auditor	$79,400	$61,483	25,100
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$79,140	$61,316	420
Radiologic Technologist	$79,140	$61,316	5,010
Environmental Science Professor	$79,120	$61,303	160
Other Professor	$79,120	$61,303	1,280
Biological Science Professor	$78,920	$61,174	950
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$78,850	$61,129	80
Compliance Officer	$78,800	$61,097	5,710
Communications Professor	$78,780	$61,084	640
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$78,770	$61,077	180
Hydrologist	$78,770	$61,077	150
Chemist	$78,730	$61,052	1,920
Geography Professor	$78,710	$61,039	70
Music Director and Composer	$78,690	$61,026	200
Other Social Sciences Professor	$78,640	$60,994	80
Geoscientist	$78,610	$60,974	110
Foreign Language Professor	$78,490	$60,897	450
Other Biological Scientist	$78,480	$60,891	740
Technical Sales Representative	$78,480	$60,891	3,390
Loan Officer	$78,290	$60,768	4,940
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$78,160	$60,684	8,760
Police Officer	$78,090	$60,639	12,320
Surgical Assistant	$78,030	$60,601	810
Sheet Metal Worker	$77,760	$60,427	3,180
Anthropology Professor	$77,750	$60,420	90
Property and Real Estate Manager	$77,730	$60,407	1,560
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$77,640	$60,350	370
Psychology Professor	$77,580	$60,311	630
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$77,560	$60,298	1,840
Emergency Management Director	$77,260	$60,105	240
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$77,140	$60,027	170
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$76,860	$59,847	570
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$76,760	$59,783	260
Hearing Aid Specialist	$76,750	$59,776	170
Judge and Magistrate	$76,620	$59,692	130
Control and Valve Installer	$76,540	$59,641	980
Electrician	$76,540	$59,641	14,310
Social Work Professor	$76,420	$59,564	400
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$76,290	$59,480	580
Cost Estimator	$76,270	$59,467	5,150
Musician and Singer	$76,149	$59,389	380
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$75,650	$59,068	470
Construction Inspector	$75,610	$59,042	1,270
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$75,550	$59,003	260
Construction Equipment Operator	$75,280	$58,829	8,140
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$75,260	$58,816	–
Transportation Inspector	$75,260	$58,816	120
Talent and Sports Agent	$74,990	$58,643	40
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$74,980	$58,636	850
Other Engineering Technician	$74,940	$58,610	480
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$74,930	$58,604	1,330
Production Supervisor	$74,840	$58,546	25,500
Education Professor	$74,790	$58,514	1,540
Ship Captain and Mate	$74,390	$58,256	170
Cardiovascular Technologist	$74,380	$58,250	900
High School Vocational Teacher	$74,310	$58,205	1,420
Surgical Technologist	$74,120	$58,082	2,180
Health Education Specialist	$74,040	$58,031	900
Financial Services Sales Agent	$74,010	$58,011	5,980
Civil Engineering Technician	$73,970	$57,986	1,560
Aircraft Mechanic	$73,930	$57,960	1,270
Lodging Manager	$73,590	$57,741	1,130
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$73,500	$57,683	250
Correctional Officer	$73,470	$57,663	7,360
Logistician	$73,180	$57,477	5,140
Other Drafter	$73,040	$57,386	200
Environmental Scientist	$72,820	$57,245	920
Forensic Science Technician	$72,280	$56,897	310
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$72,130	$56,800	1,840
Electrical Engineering Technician	$71,880	$56,639	1,520
Operations Research Analyst	$71,820	$56,601	4,270
Refinery Operator	$71,450	$56,362	–
Other Counselor	$71,390	$56,324	440
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$70,880	$55,995	9,240
Training and Development Specialist	$70,770	$55,924	9,360
Office Supervisor	$70,560	$55,789	22,950
Human Resources Specialist	$70,540	$55,776	17,360
Other Media Worker	$69,780	$55,287	80
Landscape Architect	$69,520	$55,119	450
Paving Equipment Operator	$69,020	$54,797	960
Executive Assistant	$68,920	$54,733	4,480
Credit Analyst	$68,690	$54,584	1,770
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$68,660	$54,565	820
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$68,370	$54,378	360
Earth Driller	$68,320	$54,346	280
Tool and Die Maker	$68,120	$54,217	2,450
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$67,850	$54,043	900
Crane and Tower Operator	$67,720	$53,960	440
CNC Programmer	$67,460	$53,792	1,610
Other Business Operations Specialist	$67,370	$53,734	12,210
Public Relations Specialist	$67,240	$53,650	4,410
Microbiologist	$67,100	$53,560	420
Healthcare Social Worker	$66,910	$53,438	3,770
Other Special Education Teacher	$66,910	$53,438	160
Librarian	$66,870	$53,412	2,450
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$66,620	$53,251	13,870
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$66,600	$53,238	160
Producer and Director	$66,390	$53,092	1,600
Soil and Plant Scientist	$66,200	$52,951	680
Power Plant Operator	$66,080	$52,861	420
Forester	$66,010	$52,809	570
Wholesale Sales Representative	$65,930	$52,750	37,700
Fundraiser	$65,880	$52,712	2,130
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$65,840	$52,683	2,650
Court Reporter	$65,640	$52,534	60
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$65,450	$52,392	2,090
Industrial Engineering Technician	$65,270	$52,259	2,660
Avionics Technician	$65,230	$52,229	130
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$64,980	$52,043	1,050
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$64,890	$51,976	210
Market Research Analyst	$64,800	$51,909	15,600
Transportation Supervisor	$64,560	$51,730	11,140
Occupational Safety Technician	$64,440	$51,641	640
Other Financial Specialist	$64,420	$51,626	1,620
Curator	$64,370	$51,589	300
Writer and Author	$64,370	$51,589	710
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$64,310	$51,544	420
Editor	$64,270	$51,514	1,510
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$64,250	$51,499	4,490
Crematory Operator	$64,220	$51,477	–
Physical Therapist Assistant	$64,080	$51,373	1,650
Services Sales Representative	$64,020	$51,328	22,720
Brokerage Clerk	$63,870	$51,217	460
Mechanical Drafter	$63,770	$51,142	1,630
Licensed Practical Nurse	$63,760	$51,135	7,390
Telecom Line Installer	$63,560	$50,986	950
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$63,550	$50,979	2,230
High School Special Education Teacher	$63,520	$50,956	3,350
Interpreter and Translator	$63,390	$50,860	1,410
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$63,320	$50,807	190
Advertising Sales Agent	$63,270	$50,770	1,290
Exercise Physiologist	$63,210	$50,726	340
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$63,130	$50,666	40
Other Legal Support Worker	$63,130	$50,666	390
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130	$50,666	540
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$62,930	$50,517	2,200
High School Teacher	$62,870	$50,473	15,910
Other Social Worker	$62,830	$50,443	1,860
Other Plant and System Operator	$62,800	$50,420	160
Interior Designer	$62,740	$50,376	1,200
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$62,720	$50,361	90
Forest and Conservation Technician	$62,700	$50,346	620
School and Career Counselor	$62,690	$50,339	5,330
Tile and Stone Setter	$62,680	$50,331	410
Landscaping Supervisor	$62,630	$50,294	2,690
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$62,610	$50,279	330
Diesel Mechanic	$62,450	$50,160	6,750
Broadcast Technician	$62,400	$50,123	410
Glazier	$62,400	$50,123	580
Medical Equipment Repairer	$62,220	$49,989	1,490
Mental Health Counselor	$62,220	$49,989	8,340
Quarry Rock Splitter	$62,000	$49,825	40
Middle School Teacher	$61,960	$49,795	14,460
Other Education Worker	$61,940	$49,781	1,080
Mental Health Social Worker	$61,860	$49,721	1,880
Athletic Trainer	$61,820	$49,691	620
Food Service Manager	$61,810	$49,684	6,000
HVAC Technician	$61,710	$49,609	6,630
Gambling Dealer	$61,670	$49,580	630
Carpenter	$61,660	$49,572	13,880
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$61,520	$49,467	4,280
Chef and Head Cook	$61,300	$49,301	1,860
Elementary School Teacher	$61,210	$49,233	24,920
Stationary Engineer	$61,170	$49,203	270
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$61,130	$49,173	770
Calibration Technician	$61,060	$49,120	320
Postal Service Clerk	$61,050	$49,112	1,400
Clergy	$60,950	$49,037	770
Farm and Home Management Educator	$60,920	$49,014	670
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$60,870	$48,977	240
Carpet Installer	$60,830	$48,946	420
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$60,810	$48,931	150
Telecom Equipment Installer	$60,770	$48,901	2,120
Clinical Lab Technologist	$60,670	$48,826	8,480
Pump Operator	$60,320	$48,562	70
Forging Machine Operator	$60,310	$48,554	80
Medical Records Specialist	$60,280	$48,532	2,870
Hydrologic Technician	$60,100	$48,396	50
Separating Machine Operator	$60,100	$48,396	1,520
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$60,000	$48,320	1,820
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$59,990	$48,313	500
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$59,970	$48,298	1,140
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$59,960	$48,290	1,050
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$59,930	$48,268	1,320
Graphic Designer	$59,900	$48,245	4,130
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$48,230	6,470
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$59,810	$48,177	1,550
Paramedic	$59,710	$48,102	1,990
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$59,690	$48,087	630
Chemical Technician	$59,440	$47,898	1,090
Other Therapist	$59,420	$47,883	280
Archivist	$59,400	$47,868	220
Mason Helper	$59,390	$47,860	140
Roofer	$59,370	$47,845	2,400
Kindergarten Teacher	$59,350	$47,830	1,510
Recreational Therapist	$59,350	$47,830	350
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$59,310	$47,800	2,590
Child and Family Social Worker	$59,280	$47,777	5,710
Machinist	$59,110	$47,649	12,700
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$59,080	$47,627	660
Traffic Technician	$58,940	$47,521	40
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$58,870	$47,468	1,560
Rail Car Repairer	$58,870	$47,468	220
IT Support Specialist	$58,810	$47,423	12,400
Milling Machine Operator	$58,770	$47,393	280
Craft Artist	$58,650	$47,302	190
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$58,610	$47,272	53,330
Production and Planning Clerk	$58,540	$47,219	9,140
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$58,500	$47,189	4,780
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$47,167	1,420
Welder	$58,410	$47,121	15,320
RV Service Technician	$58,390	$47,106	330
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$58,280	$47,023	990
Mortician and Funeral Director	$58,250	$47,001	580
Real Estate Sales Agent	$58,120	$46,903	5,680
Massage Therapist	$58,070	$46,865	1,520
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$58,050	$46,850	8,510
Highway Maintenance Worker	$58,000	$46,812	6,000
Credit Authorizer	$57,940	$46,767	310
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher	$57,930	$46,759	–
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$57,930	$46,759	1,190
Taper	$57,840	$46,691	70
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$57,740	$46,616	–
Welding Machine Operator	$57,640	$46,541	1,150
Other Protective Service Worker	$57,620	$46,525	910
Disc Jockey	$57,595	$46,507	360
News Reporter and Journalist	$57,530	$46,458	740
Bridge and Lock Tender	$57,350	$46,322	110
Septic Tank Servicer	$57,340	$46,314	1,050
Cargo and Freight Agent	$57,290	$46,277	1,280
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$57,250	$46,246	170
Fashion Designer	$57,030	$46,080	120
Umpire and Referee	$57,000	$46,058	300
Motorboat Mechanic	$56,920	$45,997	690
Gambling Services Supervisor	$56,670	$45,809	150
Auto Body Repairer	$56,660	$45,801	2,690
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$56,420	$45,620	1,260
Structural Metal Fabricator	$56,310	$45,537	1,810
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$56,140	$45,409	210
Construction Laborer	$56,100	$45,379	20,330
Jeweler	$55,830	$45,175	280
General Maintenance Worker	$55,810	$45,160	30,880
Food Science Technician	$55,690	$45,070	540
Legal Secretary	$55,410	$44,859	1,210
Environmental Science Technician	$55,290	$44,768	380
Security Supervisor	$55,270	$44,753	880
Other Social Service Specialist	$55,220	$44,715	830
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$55,120	$44,640	570
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$54,580	$44,233	530
Auto Mechanic	$54,350	$44,059	12,270
Dredge Operator	$54,310	$44,029	–
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$54,290	$44,014	310
Judicial Law Clerk	$54,250	$43,984	180
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$54,240	$43,976	860
Event Planner	$53,940	$43,750	2,690
Agricultural Inspector	$53,640	$43,524	220
Film and Video Editor	$53,430	$43,365	240
Statistical Assistant	$53,400	$43,343	60
Fine Artist	$53,350	$43,305	100
Floor Layer	$52,860	$42,935	700
Camera Operator	$52,810	$42,898	300
CNC Machine Operator	$52,690	$42,807	8,330
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$52,660	$42,784	2,220
Home Appliance Repairer	$52,440	$42,619	520
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$52,400	$42,588	60
Dispatcher	$52,350	$42,551	3,240
Mixing Machine Operator	$52,200	$42,438	3,380
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker	$52,150	$42,400	230
Credit Counselor	$52,140	$42,392	770
Court and Municipal Clerk	$51,920	$42,226	1,240
Biological Technician	$51,750	$42,098	1,800
Other Teacher	$51,580	$41,970	720
Paperhanger	$51,500	$41,910	–
Eligibility Interviewer	$51,480	$41,895	1,610
Fence Erector	$51,410	$41,842	200
Audio and Video Technician	$51,390	$41,827	760
Rolling Machine Operator	$51,370	$41,812	290
Other Health Technician	$51,350	$41,796	3,310
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$51,240	$41,713	110
Community Health Worker	$51,210	$41,691	630
Animal Breeder	$51,130	$41,631	40
Other Financial Clerk	$51,030	$41,555	420
Lathe Operator	$51,020	$41,548	340
Chemical Equipment Operator	$50,870	$41,434	2,730
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$50,700	$41,306	40
Mechanical Door Repairer	$50,390	$41,072	390
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$50,340	$41,035	25,960
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$50,290	$40,997	350
Etcher and Engraver	$50,290	$40,997	390
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$50,230	$40,952	3,190
Construction Painter	$50,090	$40,846	3,350
Vending Machine Repairer	$50,050	$40,816	630
Faller	$50,010	$40,786	–
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$49,770	$40,605	90
Drilling Machine Operator	$49,640	$40,507	60
Rigger	$49,640	$40,507	170
Quality Control Inspector	$49,610	$40,484	17,670
Retail Sales Supervisor	$49,550	$40,439	17,750
Insulation Worker	$49,520	$40,416	650
Procurement Clerk	$49,410	$40,333	1,050
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$49,270	$40,228	7,960
Environmental Engineering Technician	$49,190	$40,167	310
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$49,170	$40,152	6,120
Insurance Claims Clerk	$49,170	$40,152	5,140
Medical Transcriptionist	$49,150	$40,137	590
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$49,100	$40,099	470
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$49,100	$40,099	2,360
Recreation Supervisor	$49,100	$40,099	1,620
Bill and Account Collector	$49,090	$40,092	2,570
Housekeeping Supervisor	$49,070	$40,077	2,740
Parking Enforcement Worker	$49,060	$40,069	150
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$48,930	$39,971	4,270
Medical Appliance Technician	$48,890	$39,941	100
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$48,880	$39,934	110
Auto Glass Installer	$48,790	$39,866	300
Human Resources Assistant	$48,690	$39,790	1,890
Medical Assistant	$48,680	$39,783	13,810
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$48,560	$39,692	540
Word Processor and Typist	$48,540	$39,677	180
Prepress Technician and Worker	$48,410	$39,579	1,160
Medical Secretary	$48,380	$39,556	7,760
Food Batchmaker	$48,360	$39,541	18,040
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$48,360	$39,541	130
Painting and Coating Worker	$48,330	$39,519	230
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$48,300	$39,496	150
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$48,260	$39,466	540
Billing and Posting Clerk	$48,230	$39,443	7,790
Motorcycle Mechanic	$48,190	$39,413	550
Other Sales and Related Worker	$48,140	$39,375	520
Small Engine Mechanic	$48,140	$39,375	1,020
Social Science Research Assistant	$48,090	$39,338	110
Title Examiner	$48,070	$39,323	700
New Accounts Clerk	$48,050	$39,308	2,100
Cutting Machine Operator	$48,040	$39,300	1,300
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$48,030	$39,292	550
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$48,030	$39,292	680
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$47,990	$39,262	4,210
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$47,920	$39,209	180
Metal Pourer and Caster	$47,880	$39,179	320
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$47,790	$39,111	290
School Bus Driver	$47,760	$39,089	7,840
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$47,750	$39,081	590
Order Clerk	$47,750	$39,081	1,540
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$47,720	$39,059	12,150
Administrative Assistant	$47,710	$39,051	28,100
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$47,700	$39,044	3,570
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$47,690	$39,036	1,010
Medical Equipment Preparer	$47,570	$38,946	1,380
Dental Assistant	$47,520	$38,908	7,760
Social and Human Service Assistant	$47,500	$38,893	7,750
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$47,490	$38,885	20,980
Correspondence Clerk	$47,400	$38,817	–
Grinding Machine Operator	$47,330	$38,764	3,570
Printing Press Operator	$47,330	$38,764	8,120
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$47,250	$38,704	80
Electrician Helper	$47,230	$38,689	1,180
Other Science Technician	$47,210	$38,674	1,070
Dental Laboratory Technician	$47,170	$38,644	800
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$47,100	$38,591	830
Travel Agent	$47,080	$38,576	810
Freezing Equipment Operator	$47,060	$38,561	100
Veterinary Technician	$47,020	$38,531	2,590
Upholsterer	$47,010	$38,523	260
Customer Service Representative	$46,970	$38,493	50,840
Firefighter	$46,850	$38,402	8,120
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$46,790	$38,357	2,070
Sound Engineering Technician	$46,780	$38,350	90
Telephone Operator	$46,590	$38,206	60
Other Construction Helper	$46,580	$38,199	100
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$46,540	$38,169	180
Rehabilitation Counselor	$46,530	$38,161	2,390
Photo Processing Worker	$46,480	$38,123	60
Agricultural Technician	$46,470	$38,116	620
Phlebotomist	$46,470	$38,116	3,610
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$46,370	$38,040	1,730
Logging Equipment Operator	$46,360	$38,033	480
Personal Service Supervisor	$46,350	$38,025	4,740
Packaging Machine Operator	$46,220	$37,927	16,150
Skincare Specialist	$46,220	$37,927	1,190
Pesticide Applicator	$46,190	$37,905	540
Log Grader and Scaler	$46,150	$37,875	180
Interviewer	$46,070	$37,814	1,130
Desktop Publisher	$46,010	$37,769	40
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$45,980	$37,746	3,510
Pharmacy Technician	$45,970	$37,739	9,540
Other Office Support Worker	$45,960	$37,731	2,290
Historian	$45,810	$37,618	50
Counter and Rental Clerk	$45,720	$37,550	6,600
Light Truck Driver	$45,670	$37,512	19,140
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,670	$37,512	46,360
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$45,610	$37,467	150
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$45,470	$37,362	8,700
Parts Salesperson	$45,380	$37,294	5,200
Pest Control Worker	$45,350	$37,271	1,060
File Clerk	$45,130	$37,105	1,550
Nursing Assistant	$45,130	$37,105	28,370
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$45,100	$37,083	470
Production Helper	$45,100	$37,083	2,900
General Office Clerk	$44,980	$36,992	51,440
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$44,850	$36,894	1,810
Dispensing Optician	$44,820	$36,871	1,430
Coach and Scout	$44,800	$36,856	5,480
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$44,610	$36,713	70,520
Woodworking Machine Operator	$44,450	$36,592	2,610
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$44,440	$36,585	1,880
Plating Machine Operator	$44,350	$36,517	940
Tax Preparer	$44,340	$36,509	1,550
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$44,230	$36,426	8,590
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$44,200	$36,404	6,330
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$44,130	$36,351	1,270
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$44,060	$36,298	250
Shoe and Leather Worker	$44,000	$36,253	460
Substitute Teacher	$43,950	$36,215	8,420
Bicycle Repairer	$43,710	$36,034	240
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$43,630	$35,974	60
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$43,400	$35,800	3,560
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$43,300	$35,725	2,040
Tailor and Dressmaker	$43,300	$35,725	210
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$43,270	$35,702	570
Furniture Finisher	$43,180	$35,634	260
Other Transportation Worker	$43,180	$35,634	130
Emergency Medical Technician	$43,060	$35,544	3,930
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$42,920	$35,438	200
Other Production Worker	$42,850	$35,386	5,950
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$42,150	$34,858	260
Photographer	$42,060	$34,790	850
Aircraft Service Attendant	$42,000	$34,745	90
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$41,980	$34,729	180
Private Detective and Investigator	$41,850	$34,631	410
Residential Advisor	$41,690	$34,511	1,190
Plumber Helper	$41,670	$34,496	450
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$41,600	$34,443	1,640
Orderly	$41,380	$34,277	660
Tutor	$41,340	$34,247	1,530
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$41,230	$34,164	18,970
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$41,150	$34,103	25,580
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$40,630	$33,711	580
Other Food Processing Worker	$40,590	$33,681	340
Concierge	$40,460	$33,583	260
Sewing Machine Operator	$40,370	$33,515	2,370
Psychiatric Technician	$40,290	$33,455	4,430
Religious Education Director	$40,180	$33,372	130
Switchboard Operator	$40,030	$33,259	550
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$40,000	$33,236	850
Office Machine Operator	$39,890	$33,153	550
Food Service Supervisor	$39,670	$32,987	21,240
Teller	$39,640	$32,965	9,030
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$39,630	$32,957	130
Library Assistant	$39,610	$32,942	1,570
Tire Repairer and Changer	$39,560	$32,904	1,350
Conveyor Operator	$39,550	$32,897	450
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$39,510	$32,866	2,930
Carpenter Helper	$39,480	$32,844	150
Airfield Operations Specialist	$39,400	$32,784	100
Bailiff	$39,080	$32,542	250
Other Woodworker	$39,030	$32,504	–
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$39,010	$32,489	60
Museum Technician and Conservator	$38,840	$32,361	160
Dietetic Technician	$38,750	$32,293	410
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$38,650	$32,218	9,890
Costume Attendant	$38,470	$32,082	160
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$38,220	$31,894	220
Data Entry Keyer	$38,170	$31,856	2,360
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$38,070	$31,780	–
Shoe Machine Operator	$37,970	$31,705	110
Marriage and Family Therapist	$37,870	$31,630	180
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$37,820	$31,592	5,140
Teaching Assistant	$37,800	$31,577	26,520
Mail Clerk	$37,730	$31,524	1,310
Other Agricultural Worker	$37,720	$31,516	50
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$37,510	$31,358	2,620
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$37,450	$31,313	230
Security Guard	$37,440	$31,305	12,030
Animal Control Worker	$37,380	$31,260	120
Baker	$37,310	$31,207	4,930
Animal Trainer	$37,140	$31,079	480
Gambling Booth Cashier	$37,020	$30,988	200
Janitor	$37,000	$30,973	45,640
Courier and Messenger	$36,910	$30,906	2,560
Veterinary Assistant	$36,850	$30,860	2,200
Physical Therapist Aide	$36,820	$30,838	840
Occupational Therapy Aide	$36,760	$30,792	40
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$36,680	$30,732	2,350
Pharmacy Aide	$36,660	$30,717	550
School Bus Monitor	$36,640	$30,702	310
Hoist and Winch Operator	$36,560	$30,642	80
Automotive Service Attendant	$36,550	$30,634	2,770
Restaurant Cook	$36,550	$30,634	25,410
Barber	$36,540	$30,626	450
Gambling Cage Worker	$36,430	$30,543	350
Forest and Conservation Worker	$36,420	$30,536	300
Home Health Aide	$36,340	$30,476	82,430
Other Textile Worker	$36,290	$30,438	160
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$36,230	$30,393	6,260
Preschool Teacher	$36,160	$30,340	11,330
Funeral Attendant	$36,030	$30,242	500
Hand Packer and Packager	$36,010	$30,227	13,130
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$35,950	$30,181	880
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$35,700	$29,993	3,310
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$35,580	$29,902	990
Other Material Moving Worker	$35,580	$29,902	1,180
Maid and Housekeeper	$35,530	$29,865	14,520
Recreation Worker	$35,530	$29,865	6,840
Garment Presser	$35,500	$29,842	350
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$35,360	$29,736	1,490
Hotel Desk Clerk	$35,360	$29,736	5,100
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$35,280	$29,676	7,040
Floral Designer	$35,010	$29,473	1,030
Library Technician	$35,000	$29,465	2,890
Stocker and Order Filler	$35,000	$29,465	47,580
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$34,670	$29,216	6,680
Retail Salesperson	$34,480	$29,073	67,640
Food Preparation Worker	$34,070	$28,764	17,990
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$34,000	$28,711	6,820
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$33,970	$28,688	710
Other Cook	$33,760	$28,530	50
Other Personal Care Worker	$33,280	$28,168	740
Telemarketer	$33,260	$28,153	1,160
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$33,250	$28,145	110
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$32,970	$27,934	930
Other Information and Record Clerk	$32,470	$27,557	2,040
Childcare Worker	$32,460	$27,549	5,560
Parking Attendant	$31,270	$26,652	1,290
Other Food Service Worker	$31,240	$26,629	490
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$31,200	$26,599	310
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$30,930	$26,395	90
Cashier	$30,880	$26,358	65,380
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$30,180	$25,830	5,450
Animal Caretaker	$30,160	$25,815	5,720
Tour and Travel Guide	$30,160	$25,815	910
Waiter and Waitress	$29,670	$25,445	36,220
Dishwasher	$29,070	$24,992	8,190
Fast Food Cook	$28,920	$24,879	6,900
Usher and Ticket Taker	$28,780	$24,774	2,100
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$28,600	$24,637	67,750
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$28,570	$24,614	3,350
Locker Room Attendant	$28,540	$24,591	260
Short Order Cook	$28,130	$24,270	2,270
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$28,060	$24,215	6,430
Taxi Driver	$27,820	$24,027	880
Driver/Sales Worker	$27,560	$23,823	10,020
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$27,080	$23,446	7,220
Passenger Attendant	$24,650	$21,541	330
Bartender	$23,460	$20,607	29,520

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Wisconsin median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Wisconsin paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Wisconsin

What is the highest-paying job in Wisconsin?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Wisconsin, such as emergency medicine physician. Of the jobs with an exact median, cardiologist pays most: $636,580, or $385,822 after tax.

What is the most common job in Wisconsin?

Home Health Aide: about 82,430 people in Wisconsin, with a median of $36,340.

How much do you take home on the median Wisconsin salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Wisconsin is $50,270 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,982 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Wisconsin tax.

Which job pays more in Wisconsin than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Wisconsin, other physician pays furthest above its US median: $391,740 here, 47% more than the national $265,930.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Wisconsin. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.