Median DOL Salary
$84,620
Total DOL Filings
2,600
Companies Hiring
439
Cost of Living Index
95.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Waukesha, WI$84,620
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Waukesha, WI is 38.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Waukesha
Highest-Paying Occupations in Waukesha
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $227,500 | +101% | 6 |
| Purchasing Managers | $143,326 | +16.7% | 6 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,015 | +5.3% | 6 |
| Financial Managers | $128,750 | -6.4% | 5 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $127,500 | -8.1% | 18 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,000 | -19.9% | 15 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $110,531 | -6.1% | 13 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $100,000 | +13.3% | 5 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $90,000 | -30.5% | 81 |
| Sales Engineers | $85,000 | -27.6% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $85,000 | -10.4% | 47 |
| Electrical Engineers | $81,839 | -17.5% | 64 |
| Industrial Engineers | $80,631 | -15.2% | 24 |
| Management Analysts | $75,614 | -24.6% | 15 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,156 | -8.7% | 8 |
| Veterinarians | $68,970 | -34% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $65,114 | -16.7% | 6 |
| Engineers, All Other | $65,000 | -39.5% | 9 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $63,000 | -17.3% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $62,947 | -30.7% | 8 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Wisconsin
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Wisconsin.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $231,070 | 50 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $214,690 | 280 |
| Chief Executives | $209,090 | 4,440 |
| Dentists, General | $206,650 | 2,160 |
| Physicists | $174,010 | 220 |
| Podiatrists | $170,090 | 190 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $166,690 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,760 | 7,190 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $142,360 | 450 |
| Pharmacists | $140,410 | 4,940 |
Salary Trend in Waukesha, WI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Waukesha, WI has a cost of living index of 95.1, which is 4.9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $105,152 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $227,500 | $239,222 |
| Purchasing Managers | $143,326 | $150,710 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,015 | $145,126 |
| Financial Managers | $128,750 | $135,384 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $127,500 | $134,069 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Waukesha, WI stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Waukesha, WI
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.