Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Careers in Milwaukee, WI: pay and employment for 487 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33340), which includes Milwaukee, Waukesha and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Milwaukee city limits.
Quick answer
In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan area (CBSA 33340), BLS OEWS counted 820,780 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,160 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($411,200), IT Manager ($161,220), Financial Manager ($156,100). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (30,090), Registered Nurse (22,400), Material Handler (19,810).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan area at 96.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 3% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$411,200 median · 2,390 employed
- IT Manager$161,220 median · 2,520 employed
- Financial Manager$156,100 median · 5,160 employed
- Dentist$155,940 median · 830 employed
- Pharmacist$153,340 median · 1,760 employed
- Sales Manager$144,560 median · 3,240 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$143,570 median · 1,610 employed
- HR Manager$136,530 median · 1,190 employed
- Physician Assistant$135,040 median · 1,220 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$134,350 median · 1,450 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides30,090 employed · $37,020 median
- Registered Nurse22,400 employed · $97,360 median
- Material Handler19,810 employed · $44,840 median
- Sales Associate18,850 employed · $34,410 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers17,490 employed · $28,440 median
- Cashier15,050 employed · $30,400 median
- Office Clerks, General14,820 employed · $44,040 median
- Janitor14,380 employed · $36,620 median
- Customer Service Representative14,080 employed · $47,840 median
- Stocker12,020 employed · $34,470 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Lineman$109,000 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105,680 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$100,430 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$92,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91,760 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85,200 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$84,700 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$82,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Insurance Agent$81,080 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Property Manager$80,200 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Milwaukee, WI
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All 487 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $37,020U.S. $35,800 | $35,180 | 30,090 | n/a | n/a |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $97,360U.S. $97,550 | $96,050 | 22,400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $44,840U.S. $40,240 | $44,730 | 19,810 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $34,410U.S. $35,410 | $36,300 | 18,850 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $28,440U.S. $31,200 | $29,370 | 17,490 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $30,400U.S. $32,880 | $31,560 | 15,050 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $44,040U.S. $45,010 | $43,630 | 14,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,620U.S. $36,840 | $38,600 | 14,380 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,840U.S. $44,770 | $49,980 | 14,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $34,470U.S. $37,330 | $36,540 | 12,020 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $73,880U.S. $72,080 | $82,790 | 10,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,770U.S. $44,650 | $45,800 | 10,520 | n/a | n/a |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $125,490U.S. $105,770 | $146,580 | 10,480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $59,580U.S. $58,640 | $60,080 | 10,250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $30,330U.S. $35,230 | $35,250 | 10,020 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $56,320U.S. $49,590 | $55,690 | 8,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $80,290U.S. $83,680 | $91,480 | 7,960 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,480U.S. $47,540 | $49,780 | 7,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,690U.S. $42,260 | $45,420 | 7,880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $25,970U.S. $34,340 | $27,850 | 7,330 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $37,180U.S. $37,390 | $37,810 | 7,220 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $42,920U.S. $38,010 | $41,840 | 7,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $64,890U.S. $69,990 | $75,600 | 6,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $100,350U.S. $102,320 | $104,900 | 6,790 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $50,920U.S. $50,670 | $52,490 | 6,750 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,480U.S. $63,970 | $68,930 | 6,620 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,060U.S. $36,780 | $38,820 | 6,530 | n/a | n/a |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,790U.S. $44,860 | $48,470 | 6,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $73,970U.S. $69,500 | $77,150 | 6,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $75,660U.S. $74,450 | $76,740 | 6,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $123,730U.S. $135,980 | $120,680 | 6,170 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $40,080U.S. $44,080 | $43,780 | 6,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,900U.S. $45,260 | $48,920 | 5,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $37,870U.S. $38,020 | $42,380 | 5,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $156,100U.S. $166,570 | $164,260 | 5,160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,970U.S. $75,940 | $77,150 | 5,050 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $44,440U.S. $39,150 | $43,960 | 5,020 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $57,430U.S. $47,120 | $59,610 | 4,740 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $59,170U.S. $83,050 | $62,460 | 4,730 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $50,390U.S. $48,520 | $54,980 | 4,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $73,880U.S. $78,760 | $80,010 | 4,610 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $35,470U.S. $35,320 | $35,080 | 4,500 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $77,800U.S. $63,190 | $75,670 | 4,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,320U.S. $58,750 | $59,460 | 4,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,180U.S. $48,570 | $52,940 | 4,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,590U.S. $45,690 | $50,340 | 4,170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $75,370U.S. $72,040 | $71,380 | 4,120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $131,100U.S. $159,670 | $187,570 | 4,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $35,070U.S. $36,280 | $35,500 | 4,030 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,240U.S. $38,140 | $36,080 | 3,950 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $100,020U.S. $102,440 | $102,900 | 3,940 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $91,760U.S. $79,920 | $89,070 | 3,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,280U.S. $35,510 | $37,070 | 3,850 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $82,090U.S. $76,210 | $82,500 | 3,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,230U.S. $61,860 | $62,970 | 3,580 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,380U.S. $45,850 | $47,420 | 3,500 | n/a | n/a |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $59,390U.S. $53,750 | $58,700 | 3,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,360U.S. $64,370 | $68,840 | 3,310 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,910U.S. $60,580 | $68,240 | 3,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $129,300U.S. $141,900 | $139,230 | 3,280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $72,680U.S. $64,520 | $71,090 | 3,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,350U.S. $38,770 | $32,220 | 3,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $144,560U.S. $148,270 | $157,030 | 3,240 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,300U.S. $45,750 | $46,810 | 3,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $62,530U.S. $50,620 | $62,110 | 3,170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $64,100U.S. $62,890 | $67,580 | 3,010 | n/a | n/a |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $75,000U.S. $78,660 | $100,790 | 2,810 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $73,930U.S. $69,280 | $76,050 | 2,780 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $84,700U.S. $63,800 | $89,150 | 2,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $102,900U.S. $101,860 | $111,400 | 2,720 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,980U.S. $37,450 | $40,430 | 2,710 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $102,120U.S. $105,850 | $105,390 | 2,680 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $79,770U.S. $78,000 | $80,320 | 2,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,400U.S. $45,780 | $49,710 | 2,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $85,200U.S. $79,860 | $89,420 | 2,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $161,220U.S. $175,140 | $169,070 | 2,520 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,780U.S. $46,420 | $50,100 | 2,520 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $76,800U.S. $77,710 | $78,520 | 2,490 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,140U.S. $48,070 | $48,420 | 2,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $411,200U.S. $265,930 | $385,480 | 2,390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,960U.S. $59,350 | $69,590 | 2,360 | n/a | n/a |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $59,190U.S. $59,650 | $59,920 | 2,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $96,190U.S. $100,840 | $99,050 | 2,330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $29,170U.S. $34,810 | $29,370 | 2,330 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $133,270U.S. $123,860 | $165,120 | 2,320 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $96,700U.S. $102,740 | $102,370 | 2,280 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $43,390U.S. $44,350 | $44,280 | 2,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $81,080U.S. $62,280 | $95,990 | 2,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $57,780U.S. $50,690 | $58,100 | 2,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,910U.S. $30,890 | $28,930 | 2,230 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,650U.S. $45,930 | $48,540 | 2,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,560U.S. $45,930 | $49,570 | 2,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $98,730U.S. $104,110 | $98,290 | 2,200 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,980U.S. $43,220 | $45,110 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $125,810U.S. $105,070 | $170,420 | 2,150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,190U.S. $47,160 | $45,840 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $90,140U.S. $99,130 | $94,030 | 2,130 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,760U.S. $59,280 | $54,000 | 2,130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $27,310U.S. $33,980 | $28,100 | 2,090 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $34,900U.S. $35,360 | $35,800 | 2,080 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,190U.S. $35,790 | $41,490 | 2,070 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $79,430U.S. $59,850 | $82,100 | 2,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $43,410U.S. $42,290 | $44,290 | 2,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,530U.S. $52,830 | $68,340 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $41,960U.S. $46,800 | $45,940 | 2,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,650U.S. $46,330 | $50,170 | 2,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $44,100U.S. $43,030 | $43,120 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $44,740U.S. $41,300 | $46,520 | 1,980 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,190U.S. $62,930 | $65,590 | 1,960 | n/a | n/a |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $28,010U.S. $31,200 | $27,320 | 1,960 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $35,080U.S. $35,830 | $35,570 | 1,960 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,680U.S. $48,500 | $50,240 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,520U.S. $47,320 | $55,460 | 1,910 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,410U.S. $64,400 | $68,660 | 1,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,340U.S. $62,890 | $64,370 | 1,880 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,290U.S. $47,920 | $50,330 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $44,230U.S. $40,110 | $44,410 | 1,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $35,940U.S. $37,290 | $35,040 | 1,860 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,280U.S. $34,980 | $33,450 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $153,340U.S. $140,910 | $148,550 | 1,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $103,030U.S. $102,760 | $103,920 | 1,710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,130U.S. $60,550 | $63,780 | 1,700 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $119,170U.S. $114,990 | $123,070 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $35,950U.S. $36,560 | $38,260 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $116,990U.S. $114,130 | $124,350 | 1,650 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $92,090U.S. $87,520 | $100,550 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $62,930U.S. $61,010 | $70,230 | 1,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $143,570U.S. $171,270 | $154,480 | 1,610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $80,180U.S. $80,110 | $81,300 | 1,610 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $130,700U.S. $166,790 | $144,790 | 1,580 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $81,540U.S. $80,730 | $90,010 | 1,580 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,190U.S. $41,670 | $46,920 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $30,270U.S. $35,360 | $34,420 | 1,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $100,430U.S. $107,230 | $112,760 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $59,180U.S. $59,550 | $63,190 | 1,530 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $37,580U.S. $37,160 | $38,700 | 1,530 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,560U.S. $45,130 | $39,750 | 1,520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,790U.S. $64,330 | $66,290 | 1,500 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $44,360U.S. $42,290 | $45,350 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $78,560U.S. $82,320 | $82,760 | 1,480 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $28,280U.S. $32,150 | $32,990 | 1,460 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $134,350U.S. $132,300 | $137,960 | 1,450 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,700U.S. $48,590 | $50,740 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,240U.S. $76,590 | $72,690 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $78,090U.S. $78,740 | $82,620 | 1,400 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $98,950U.S. $120,630 | $104,470 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $62,920U.S. $61,770 | $65,490 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $98,780U.S. $98,100 | $93,790 | 1,360 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,520U.S. $74,750 | $74,630 | 1,330 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,850U.S. $88,940 | $76,940 | 1,310 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $51,350U.S. $50,290 | $57,690 | 1,310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $83,120U.S. $116,580 | $93,480 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $69,180U.S. $67,880 | $70,970 | 1,230 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $135,040U.S. $135,880 | $138,410 | 1,220 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $94,020U.S. $100,330 | $92,510 | 1,220 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,780U.S. $62,960 | $64,080 | 1,200 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $136,530U.S. $149,280 | $155,390 | 1,190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $83,660U.S. $76,690 | $97,710 | 1,180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,800U.S. $38,630 | $47,540 | 1,180 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,080U.S. $47,180 | $57,660 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,170U.S. $35,760 | $37,330 | 1,140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $50,620U.S. $49,400 | $56,030 | 1,140 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,870U.S. $48,250 | $50,270 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $82,340U.S. $107,310 | $99,350 | 1,110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $104,710U.S. $120,230 | $113,040 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,750U.S. $46,550 | $50,220 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $53,980U.S. $49,230 | $55,260 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,510U.S. $35,670 | $34,660 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,910U.S. $58,940 | $69,280 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $78,840U.S. $61,800 | $78,910 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,310U.S. $34,890 | $35,760 | 1,020 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $88,190U.S. $97,870 | $89,810 | 1,000 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,000U.S. $45,230 | $46,570 | 990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,140U.S. $55,440 | $58,560 | 980 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,360U.S. $59,050 | $55,130 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,670U.S. $42,910 | $40,390 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $28,440U.S. $32,910 | $29,920 | 970 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $62,110U.S. $65,120 | $66,150 | 960 | n/a | n/a |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $106,570U.S. $81,370 | $105,930 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,160U.S. $35,070 | $35,860 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,560U.S. $39,200 | $38,800 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,730U.S. $57,020 | $73,330 | 930 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $58,300U.S. $58,470 | $60,010 | 920 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $54,410U.S. $50,270 | $54,720 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $56,090U.S. $61,160 | $61,580 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,780U.S. $40,140 | $45,080 | 910 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,060U.S. $50,020 | $52,210 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $51,860U.S. $50,340 | $54,370 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $40,070U.S. $39,390 | $43,340 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $29,060U.S. $33,580 | $30,000 | 880 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $82,290U.S. $80,390 | $86,290 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,190U.S. $74,260 | $66,650 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $84,700U.S. $80,250 | $85,440 | 830 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $155,940U.S. $170,950 | $173,050 | 830 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,880U.S. $44,470 | $46,230 | 830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $68,120U.S. $64,050 | $68,260 | 830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $66,080U.S. $72,550 | $73,530 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $79,550U.S. $78,620 | $79,190 | 820 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $77,500U.S. $104,920 | $90,260 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $134,070U.S. $134,050 | $136,820 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $97,390U.S. $104,300 | $101,560 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $50,590U.S. $49,100 | $56,030 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $50,360U.S. $47,030 | $52,120 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,730U.S. $51,140 | $64,610 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,480U.S. $48,990 | $52,320 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,960U.S. $66,150 | $69,400 | 730 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,270U.S. $66,120 | $65,600 | 730 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,320U.S. $58,430 | $66,800 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $51,610 | not published | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $62,510U.S. $81,100 | $64,710 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $57,030U.S. $54,890 | $57,430 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $101,550U.S. $129,180 | $106,410 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $100,120U.S. $99,080 | $108,850 | 690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,510U.S. $58,260 | $60,410 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $103,620U.S. $106,660 | $112,560 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $80,200U.S. $69,990 | $89,710 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,790U.S. $75,350 | $72,210 | 670 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $37,860U.S. $44,580 | $37,920 | 670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,430U.S. $60,600 | $62,760 | 670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $36,240U.S. $43,350 | $41,390 | 660 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $30,470U.S. $35,150 | $31,660 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,490U.S. $45,670 | $48,140 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $66,860U.S. $68,120 | $69,200 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $89,040U.S. $82,280 | $90,430 | 630 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $37,730U.S. $39,280 | $38,890 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $39,650U.S. $41,340 | $41,220 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $60,660U.S. $50,260 | $58,520 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $50,020U.S. $58,040 | $54,620 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $127,950U.S. $148,080 | $135,240 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,390U.S. $46,850 | $51,010 | 610 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,240U.S. $68,270 | $71,270 | 610 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,830U.S. $64,650 | $74,290 | 610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,630U.S. $50,610 | $51,020 | 610 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $62,770U.S. $60,280 | $67,850 | 600 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,770U.S. $47,380 | $48,940 | 600 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $105,680U.S. $106,040 | $109,020 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $85,280U.S. $100,390 | $90,290 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $41,820U.S. $39,070 | $42,820 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,660U.S. $66,810 | $74,520 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,310U.S. $48,430 | $48,370 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,580U.S. $62,470 | $66,360 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $41,600U.S. $39,630 | $41,100 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $37,770U.S. $38,150 | $37,900 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $75,960U.S. $65,510 | $72,680 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $38,600U.S. $36,670 | $40,410 | 560 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $83,370U.S. $63,820 | $92,680 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $79,490U.S. $77,440 | $84,670 | 550 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,910U.S. $93,790 | $98,890 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,090U.S. $63,890 | $63,370 | 550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,100U.S. $49,230 | $52,940 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $105,490U.S. $96,590 | $104,640 | 530 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $109,000U.S. $95,320 | $104,720 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $77,860U.S. $78,210 | $80,430 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $71,690U.S. $83,510 | $84,800 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,040U.S. $71,900 | $69,760 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $96,500U.S. $77,640 | $87,270 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,320U.S. $90,360 | $74,260 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,100U.S. $50,960 | $59,060 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $58,760U.S. $59,300 | $57,590 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $105,250U.S. $95,420 | $103,070 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,660U.S. $78,190 | $74,660 | 510 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $74,480U.S. $79,870 | $76,230 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $64,170U.S. $61,660 | $71,120 | 510 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $99,680U.S. $99,280 | $102,020 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $335,550 | $239,200 or more | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,800U.S. $47,700 | $48,350 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,130U.S. $53,040 | $64,690 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,830U.S. $55,570 | $61,260 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,450U.S. $90,150 | $94,760 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,700U.S. $60,170 | $65,780 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,630U.S. $68,380 | $67,950 | 480 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,150U.S. $71,550 | $70,880 | 470 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,960U.S. $93,530 | $88,380 | 470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,220U.S. $74,690 | $77,540 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,940U.S. $62,680 | $59,480 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,200U.S. $64,950 | $74,100 | 450 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,200U.S. $110,840 | $102,560 | 450 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,590U.S. $83,910 | $89,990 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,950U.S. $124,900 | $143,750 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,430U.S. $54,920 | $53,320 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,860U.S. $91,240 | $84,570 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,350U.S. $58,450 | $58,620 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,980U.S. $60,020 | $67,590 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,780U.S. $130,100 | $119,930 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,270U.S. $55,940 | $56,970 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,790U.S. $64,820 | $78,520 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,550U.S. $67,190 | $75,700 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,220U.S. $74,310 | $78,420 | 420 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,690U.S. $66,800 | $79,710 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,300U.S. $45,250 | $46,850 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,060U.S. $40,130 | $42,580 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,520U.S. $47,720 | $46,910 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $177,730U.S. $123,220 | $185,590 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,750U.S. $47,670 | $50,500 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,640U.S. $49,690 | $57,730 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,340U.S. $146,910 | $136,260 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,880U.S. $103,410 | $91,150 | 400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,970U.S. $43,600 | $47,710 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersSOC 51-4071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,200U.S. $48,110 | $48,980 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -23.0% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,430U.S. $104,590 | $133,000 | 390 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,090U.S. $95,990 | $98,110 | 390 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $287,350U.S. $244,180 | $290,970 | 390 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,930U.S. $48,560 | $54,100 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,660U.S. $52,260 | $57,380 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,180U.S. $78,760 | $99,550 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,560U.S. $77,920 | $75,850 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,300U.S. $42,240 | $41,330 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,770U.S. $74,090 | $70,150 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,660U.S. $76,400 | $76,640 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,840U.S. $38,290 | $43,180 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,270U.S. $45,330 | $45,590 | 360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,450U.S. $36,910 | $41,900 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,900U.S. $46,680 | $52,200 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $92,650 | not published | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,810U.S. $35,240 | $38,540 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,160U.S. $38,120 | $37,290 | 340 | n/a | n/a |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,330U.S. $50,580 | $51,570 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,800U.S. $58,930 | $60,910 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,530U.S. $74,340 | $80,710 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,370U.S. $90,390 | $90,210 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,110U.S. $45,920 | $48,700 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,510U.S. $104,620 | $104,840 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,010U.S. $130,000 | $137,760 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,940U.S. $100,580 | $115,920 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,930U.S. $47,260 | $47,740 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,570U.S. $42,540 | $51,070 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,470U.S. $46,170 | $47,570 | 310 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $49,500 | $51,020 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,480U.S. $37,710 | $43,320 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,630U.S. $43,960 | $48,580 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,360U.S. $107,110 | $102,860 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,940U.S. $44,660 | $52,000 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,580U.S. $45,570 | $59,300 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,370U.S. $48,700 | $54,280 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,300U.S. $47,880 | $51,520 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,730U.S. $60,810 | $63,450 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,730U.S. $66,270 | $81,710 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,690U.S. $66,270 | $60,020 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,520U.S. $84,620 | $94,120 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,610U.S. $62,130 | $63,080 | 280 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,010U.S. $62,120 | $84,310 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,040U.S. $46,570 | $47,600 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,440U.S. $80,340 | $84,710 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,910U.S. $76,910 | $64,170 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,020U.S. $58,100 | $58,520 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,200U.S. $44,390 | $40,330 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $47,810 | $54,700 | 270 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,460U.S. $60,070 | $64,070 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,260U.S. $114,850 | $99,250 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,570U.S. $37,360 | $37,390 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,990U.S. $79,200 | $94,480 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,580U.S. $65,790 | $84,950 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,230U.S. $60,390 | $62,490 | 250 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,750U.S. $80,260 | $88,660 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,300U.S. $61,540 | $64,420 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,050U.S. $62,200 | $73,340 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,900U.S. $66,770 | $59,030 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,580U.S. $65,750 | $65,280 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,620U.S. $53,710 | $49,900 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,240U.S. $51,330 | $56,150 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,710U.S. $67,960 | $84,290 | 240 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,960U.S. $76,220 | $75,060 | 240 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,710U.S. $104,000 | $102,850 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,340U.S. $54,240 | $62,550 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,850U.S. $38,100 | $38,010 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,460U.S. $35,660 | $36,150 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,730U.S. $62,780 | $85,920 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,750U.S. $42,670 | $47,480 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,230U.S. $48,690 | $51,690 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,000U.S. $45,760 | $43,120 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,770U.S. $94,160 | $100,990 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,830U.S. $52,230 | $57,310 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,440U.S. $72,300 | $63,690 | 230 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,180U.S. $47,920 | $54,180 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,260U.S. $73,900 | $77,510 | 220 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,260U.S. $56,730 | $56,380 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,180U.S. $78,580 | $86,480 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,440U.S. $54,210 | $52,840 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,120U.S. $49,120 | $52,250 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,500U.S. $49,880 | $59,050 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersSOC 51-6041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,210U.S. $37,800 | $43,220 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,360U.S. $43,380 | $42,190 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,640U.S. $133,000 | $128,280 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,130U.S. $136,570 | $141,320 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $282,840U.S. $236,590 | $275,550 | 210 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,190U.S. $38,630 | $45,840 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,850U.S. $65,700 | $82,030 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,480U.S. $49,610 | $51,090 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,130U.S. $91,640 | $87,030 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,870U.S. $117,330 | $102,410 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,230U.S. $89,320 | $94,400 | 200 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,480U.S. $79,940 | $90,170 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,370U.S. $38,210 | $42,380 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,970U.S. $57,080 | $72,950 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,310U.S. $58,340 | $80,990 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,140U.S. $57,430 | $60,020 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,940U.S. $47,450 | $65,080 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,800U.S. $37,180 | $39,610 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,140U.S. $37,720 | $30,740 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,950U.S. $125,470 | $145,520 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,660U.S. $96,980 | $95,430 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 190 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,070U.S. $95,480 | $93,300 | 190 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,780U.S. $40,410 | $49,340 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,520U.S. $39,990 | $42,110 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,090U.S. $41,600 | $38,900 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,320U.S. $122,930 | $110,350 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,300U.S. $74,510 | $70,650 | 180 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,300U.S. $54,560 | $69,680 | 180 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,910U.S. $64,070 | $76,010 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,930U.S. $109,270 | $118,500 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,500U.S. $84,290 | $113,210 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $331,500U.S. $281,870 | $295,700 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,030U.S. $50,160 | $47,860 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,240U.S. $49,450 | $55,160 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,280U.S. $48,750 | $53,750 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,400U.S. $75,440 | $89,250 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,530U.S. $76,870 | $80,640 | 170 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,280U.S. $82,220 | $81,040 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,320U.S. $57,510 | $52,240 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,520U.S. $50,890 | $57,560 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Disc Jockeys, Except RadioSOC 27-2091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,370U.S. $47,340 | $71,020 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $300,470U.S. $292,910 | $308,100 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,230U.S. $35,450 | $35,720 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,170U.S. $167,220 | $156,950 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,980U.S. $61,560 | $73,440 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $51,850 | $51,770 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,310U.S. $77,970 | $86,900 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,320U.S. $73,220 | $137,160 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,650U.S. $78,350 | $76,760 | 150 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,060U.S. $77,570 | $84,640 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,490U.S. $79,350 | $79,760 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,380U.S. $83,820 | $85,800 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,660U.S. $77,930 | $68,400 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,750U.S. $68,020 | $88,250 | 150 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,640U.S. $62,520 | $61,890 | 150 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,650U.S. $55,010 | $62,410 | 150 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,510U.S. $74,330 | $72,810 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,740U.S. $72,060 | $76,870 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,790U.S. $58,650 | $57,040 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,180U.S. $105,310 | $104,140 | 140 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $762,360U.S. $414,010 | $610,250 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,670U.S. $37,680 | $38,110 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,850U.S. $51,220 | $48,620 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,010U.S. $38,950 | $43,460 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,370U.S. $53,340 | $75,610 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,110U.S. $109,910 | $82,040 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,300U.S. $45,950 | $49,540 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Taxi DriverSOC 53-3054 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,530U.S. $42,100 | $29,280 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +11.5% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,300U.S. $69,250 | $80,450 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,780U.S. $62,370 | $81,870 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $148,020U.S. $139,500 | $141,550 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,330U.S. $79,870 | $72,920 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,080U.S. $67,820 | $66,740 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,200U.S. $78,850 | $62,600 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,760U.S. $59,570 | $67,030 | 130 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,920U.S. $74,990 | $61,240 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,950U.S. $61,960 | $67,190 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,160U.S. $48,280 | $47,220 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,450U.S. $46,380 | $48,930 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,140U.S. $93,250 | $87,400 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,950U.S. $123,920 | $112,090 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| DancerSOC 27-2031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,670U.S. $50,080 | $58,070 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,160U.S. $55,690 | $66,870 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,240U.S. $35,060 | $36,150 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,300U.S. $98,070 | $101,910 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,450U.S. $66,140 | $67,910 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 110 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,450U.S. $101,370 | $103,000 | 110 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,080U.S. $37,640 | $42,510 | 110 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,670U.S. $53,830 | $55,040 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,310U.S. $40,960 | $46,740 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,670U.S. $48,580 | $54,470 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,310U.S. $54,430 | $51,430 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Patternmakers, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4062 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,070U.S. $58,000 | $55,280 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -22.8% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,570U.S. $42,770 | $44,140 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,400U.S. $78,790 | $90,340 | 100 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,220U.S. $130,220 | $110,820 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,680U.S. $73,010 | $68,000 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,900U.S. $124,720 | $82,420 | 100 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,160U.S. $72,110 | $84,850 | 100 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,810U.S. $56,210 | $75,230 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,810U.S. $56,550 | $59,970 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Pourers and Casters, MetalSOC 51-4052 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,100U.S. $51,810 | $55,620 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.0% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,800U.S. $43,310 | $52,680 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Milwaukee, WI
- BLS source geography
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 33340
- States
- Wisconsin
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Milwaukee, WI?
In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan area (CBSA 33340), BLS OEWS counted 820,780 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,160 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($411,200), IT Manager ($161,220), Financial Manager ($156,100).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33340), which includes Milwaukee, Waukesha and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Milwaukee city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33340). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs milwaukee”, “high paying jobs in milwaukee”, “careers in milwaukee” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).