Wisconsin has a state income tax rate of up to 7.65%. The highest paying profession in Wisconsin is Surgeon at $334,600/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Wisconsin, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $334,600 | $160.87 |
| Pilot | Transport | $189,650 | $91.18 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $125,650 | $60.41 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $123,500 | $59.38 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $117,800 | $56.63 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $94,600 | $45.48 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $92,850 | $44.64 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $91,600 | $44.04 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $88,150 | $42.38 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $77,350 | $37.19 |
| Accountant | Finance | $75,900 | $36.49 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $73,700 | $35.43 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $66,200 | $31.83 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $65,700 | $31.59 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $65,450 | $31.47 |
| Plumber | Trades | $60,350 | $29.01 |
| School Counselor | Education | $60,250 | $28.97 |
| Teacher | Education | $58,750 | $28.25 |
| Electrician | Trades | $58,500 | $28.12 |
| Librarian | Education | $58,150 | $27.96 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $58,000 | $27.88 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $56,250 | $27.04 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $54,450 | $26.18 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $53,800 | $25.87 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $53,500 | $25.72 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $53,450 | $25.70 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $51,600 | $24.81 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $51,500 | $24.76 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $50,750 | $24.40 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $50,250 | $24.16 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $49,150 | $23.63 |
| Mason | Trades | $47,900 | $23.03 |
| Roofer | Trades | $47,550 | $22.86 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $47,400 | $22.79 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $45,500 | $21.88 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $44,950 | $21.61 |
| Welder | Trades | $44,650 | $21.47 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $44,550 | $21.42 |
| Painter | Trades | $44,500 | $21.39 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $43,450 | $20.89 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $40,650 | $19.54 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $40,650 | $19.54 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $38,650 | $18.58 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $38,300 | $18.41 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $36,900 | $17.74 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $36,900 | $17.74 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $31,750 | $15.26 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $29,850 | $14.35 |