What is the average salary in Eau Claire, WI?
$59,030a year
Average yearly pay across 305 jobs with official data in the Eau Claire, WI metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $28.38
- Jobs with data
- 305
- Workers counted
- 79,810
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $418,700 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $327,700 |
| Dentist | $209,800 |
| Chief Executive | $204,700 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $155,500 |
| Pharmacist | $149,700 |
| Financial Manager | $144,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $137,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $130,700 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $34,340 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,000 |
| Registered Nurse | $93,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,070 |
| Cashier | $31,440 |
| Laborer and Freight | $45,320 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,790 |
| Office Clerk | $44,250 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $57,220 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $37,230 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$99,800
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$137,800
- Chief Executive$204,700
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$155,500
- Construction Manager$102,600
- Education Administrator$120,600
- Education Administrator$124,900
- Education and Childcare Administrator$56,770
- Facilities Manager$101,200
- Financial Manager$144,000
- Food Service Manager$60,910
- General and Operations Manager$103,300
- Human Resources Manager$127,100
- Industrial Production Manager$104,300
- Manager$99,920
- Marketing Manager$127,300
- Medical and Health Services Manager$130,700
- Property$73,470
- Sales Manager$127,600
- Social and Community Service Manager$81,120
- Transportation$87,880
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$76,380
- Business Operations Specialist$74,950
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$70,600
- Claims Adjuster$75,610
- Compensation$71,030
- Compliance Officer$73,920
- Cost Estimator$77,330
- Credit Analyst$61,300
- Financial and Investment Analyst$98,050
- Financial Specialist$61,390
- Fundraiser$58,780
- Human Resources Specialist$64,900
- Labor Relations Specialist$103,200
- Loan Officer$74,670
- Logistician$65,800
- Management Analyst$99,090
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,990
- Meeting$50,070
- Personal Financial Advisor$113,900
- Project Management Specialist$95,840
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$74,880
- Tax Preparer$37,420
- Training and Development Specialist$62,180
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$127,000
- Computer Network Support Specialist$67,870
- Computer Occupation$80,540
- Computer Systems Analyst$81,420
- Computer User Support Specialist$59,810
- Data Scientist$99,410
- Database Administrator$88,460
- Information Security Analyst$96,870
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,620
- Operations Research Analyst$62,630
- Software Developer$104,500
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$95,600
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$61,350
- Civil Engineer$93,280
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,450
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$60,300
- Electrical Engineer$99,540
- Environmental Engineer$93,700
- Industrial Engineer$94,550
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,330
- Mechanical Drafter$61,290
- Mechanical Engineer$78,360
Life, physical, and social science
- Conservation Scientist$86,070
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$71,760
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$82,260
- School Psychologist$77,370
- Urban and Regional Planner$77,090
Community and social service
- Child$63,930
- Community Health Worker$78,090
- Educational$58,730
- Health Education Specialist$64,350
- Healthcare Social Worker$65,200
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,210
- Rehabilitation Counselor$47,840
- Social and Human Service Assistant$63,870
- Social Worker$61,080
- Substance Abuse$61,810
Legal
- Lawyer$116,300
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$49,050
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$62,960
- Business Teacher$80,020
- Elementary School Teacher$60,340
- Health Specialties Teacher$75,750
- Instructional Coordinator$79,710
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,840
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$63,920
- Library Technician$28,260
- Middle School Teacher$64,660
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$97,630
- Preschool Teacher$35,270
- Secondary School Teacher$61,180
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,100
- Special Education Teacher$66,960
- Special Education Teacher$66,430
- Special Education Teacher$65,360
- Teacher and Instructor$62,350
- Teaching Assistant$45,400
- Teaching Assistant$38,370
- Tutor$28,640
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$41,170
- Editor$54,090
- Floral Designer$34,350
- Graphic Designer$56,230
- Interior Designer$51,810
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,100
- Producer and Director$48,380
- Public Relations Specialist$61,500
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$88,160
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$66,180
- Dental Hygienist$86,830
- Dentist$209,800
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,320
- Emergency Medical Technician$46,440
- Family Medicine Physician$327,700
- Health Technologist and Technician$48,390
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,950
- Medical Records Specialist$49,630
- Nurse Practitioner$132,500
- Occupational Therapist$92,610
- Optician$43,910
- Paramedic$59,220
- Pharmacist$149,700
- Pharmacy Technician$46,430
- Physical Therapist$98,610
- Physician$418,700
- Physician Assistant$130,100
- Psychiatric Technician$33,280
- Radiation Therapist$96,730
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$77,470
- Registered Nurse$93,410
- Respiratory Therapist$80,900
- Speech-Language Pathologist$75,840
- Surgical Technologist$74,900
- Veterinarian$110,100
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$52,140
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,850
- Healthcare Support Worker$44,980
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$34,340
- Massage Therapist$43,480
- Medical Assistant$48,160
- Medical Equipment Preparer$49,860
- Nursing Assistant$43,150
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$56,110
- Phlebotomist$45,010
- Physical Therapist Assistant$60,210
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,320
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$75,480
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,310
- Firefighter$36,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$101,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$92,390
- Lifeguard$28,090
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,440
- Security Guard$36,190
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$22,990
- Chef and Head Cook$59,240
- Cook$28,700
- Cook$37,990
- Cook$35,780
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$26,170
- Dishwasher$29,020
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,920
- Food Preparation Worker$33,680
- Food Server$33,570
- Host and Hostess$27,970
- Waiter and Waitress$29,720
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$29,430
- Animal Caretaker$29,440
- Childcare Worker$30,450
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$35,680
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,150
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$42,580
- Hairdresser$35,140
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$39,690
- Recreation Worker$34,580
- Residential Advisor$39,310
- Tour and Travel Guide$30,010
- Usher$26,090
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$59,220
- Cashier$31,440
- Counter and Rental Clerk$46,090
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$83,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$49,610
- Insurance Sales Agent$65,020
- Parts Salesperson$46,320
- Real Estate Sales Agent$54,080
- Retail Salesperson$34,000
- Sales Representative$60,640
- Sales Representative$61,990
- Sales Representatives of Service$60,320
- Security$62,450
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$49,950
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,400
- Bookkeeping$49,270
- Customer Service Representative$45,930
- Data Entry Keyer$41,480
- Dispatcher$47,850
- Eligibility Interviewer$55,470
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$68,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$67,980
- Hotel$34,680
- Human Resources Assistant$48,720
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$49,570
- Library Assistant$42,170
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$48,970
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,970
- New Accounts Clerk$46,860
- Office Clerk$44,250
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$58,150
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Production$50,510
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$60,450
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$41,310
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,970
- Shipping$46,530
- Teller$38,410
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$48,250
- Logging Equipment Operator$47,500
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$81,860
- Carpenter$59,090
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$61,010
- Construction and Building Inspector$76,220
- Construction Laborer$58,240
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$59,220
- Electrician$75,380
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$92,060
- Highway Maintenance Worker$57,210
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$75,970
- Painter$47,230
- Plumber$92,720
- Roofer$51,380
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$55,310
- Sheet Metal Worker$76,040
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$55,560
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$50,280
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,400
- Computer$45,350
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$59,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,330
- Heating$61,280
- Helpers--Installation$36,800
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$69,350
- Installation$50,290
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$53,890
- Medical Equipment Repairer$48,920
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$66,890
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,300
- Tire Repairer and Changer$37,370
Production
- Baker$36,560
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$44,820
- Coating$47,560
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,660
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,010
- Cutting$46,590
- Electrical$42,250
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,680
- Food Batchmaker$52,110
- Grinding$49,010
- Helpers--Production Worker$42,220
- Inspector$50,060
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,010
- Machinist$60,580
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$44,680
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$61,900
- Molding$45,650
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$44,030
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$60,340
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$38,400
- Printing Press Operator$45,550
- Production Worker$40,740
- Sawing Machine Setter$46,670
- Tool and Die Maker$63,250
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,550
- Welder$58,110
- Woodworking Machine Setter$48,710
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,410
- Bus Driver$45,950
- Bus Driver$59,660
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,000
- Commercial Pilot$114,600
- Conveyor Operator and Tender$37,890
- Driver/Sales Worker$33,040
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,170
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,220
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,690
- Laborer and Freight$45,320
- Light Truck Driver$44,400
- Packer and Packager$34,540
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$58,880
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,000
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,790
- Taxi Driver$26,300
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Eau Claire, WI?
About $59,030 a year ($28.38 an hour): the average of the 305 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Eau Claire, WI?
Physician ($418,700), Family Medicine Physician ($327,700), Dentist ($209,800).
What are the most common jobs in Eau Claire, WI?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (2,890 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,650 jobs), Registered Nurse (2,420 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.