Median DOL Salary
$68,613
Total DOL Filings
243
Companies Hiring
59
Cost of Living Index
95.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Wausau, WI$68,613
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Wausau, WI is 12.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Wausau
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wausau
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $70,604 | -28.8% | 7 |
| Budget Analysts | $45,916 | -42% | 10 |
| Management Analysts | $44,730 | -55.4% | 10 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $40,000 | -50.6% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $35,485 | -45.4% | 6 |
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 Wausau, WI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Wausau, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $70,604 | $74,242 |
| Budget Analysts | $45,916 | $48,282 |
| Management Analysts | $44,730 | $47,035 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $40,000 | $42,061 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $35,485 | $37,313 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.