What is the average salary in Oshkosh, WI?
$63,910a year
Average yearly pay across 297 jobs with official data in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Jobs with data
- 297
- Workers counted
- 86,380
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $385,900 |
| Physician | $376,700 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,400 |
| Chief Executive | $233,800 |
| Dentist | $205,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $163,500 |
| Pharmacist | $144,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $142,100 |
| Marketing Manager | $139,000 |
| Financial Manager | $137,100 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $35,700 |
| Laborer and Freight | $45,970 |
| Registered Nurse | $87,340 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $57,260 |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,240 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,610 |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,690 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setter | $58,560 |
| Cashier | $30,550 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,490 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$100,800
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$142,100
- Chief Executive$233,800
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,500
- Construction Manager$125,000
- Education Administrator$116,400
- Facilities Manager$110,100
- Financial Manager$137,100
- Food Service Manager$56,040
- General and Operations Manager$111,200
- Human Resources Manager$131,800
- Industrial Production Manager$111,800
- Manager$122,300
- Marketing Manager$139,000
- Medical and Health Services Manager$128,100
- Natural Sciences Manager$123,600
- Purchasing Manager$126,900
- Sales Manager$129,600
- Social and Community Service Manager$79,920
- Transportation$102,900
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$77,580
- Business Operations Specialist$61,660
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$76,430
- Compensation$70,830
- Compliance Officer$59,300
- Cost Estimator$75,740
- Credit Analyst$62,620
- Financial and Investment Analyst$98,600
- Financial Risk Specialist$99,730
- Fundraiser$63,060
- Human Resources Specialist$68,940
- Labor Relations Specialist$79,130
- Loan Officer$63,600
- Logistician$61,260
- Management Analyst$88,670
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$63,060
- Meeting$53,710
- Personal Financial Advisor$104,200
- Project Management Specialist$94,030
- Training and Development Specialist$64,500
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$129,100
- Computer Occupation$79,350
- Computer Programmer$81,970
- Computer Systems Analyst$91,630
- Computer User Support Specialist$59,210
- Data Scientist$100,900
- Database Administrator$98,990
- Information Security Analyst$109,500
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,480
- Operations Research Analyst$64,990
- Software Developer$104,000
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$83,330
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$97,780
- Web Developer$76,650
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$63,850
- Civil Engineer$82,760
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$69,720
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$77,480
- Electrical Engineer$100,800
- Industrial Engineer$97,180
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$79,480
- Mechanical Drafter$63,440
- Mechanical Engineer$82,800
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,150
Life, physical, and social science
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$130,900
- Medical Scientist$76,370
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$76,770
- School Psychologist$79,050
- Urban and Regional Planner$67,350
Community and social service
- Child$64,020
- Educational$56,930
- Healthcare Social Worker$70,600
- Rehabilitation Counselor$35,480
- Social and Human Service Assistant$44,820
- Social Worker$58,180
- Substance Abuse$67,450
Legal
- Lawyer$115,300
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$56,780
Educational instruction and library
- Business Teacher$132,400
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$96,780
- Education Teacher$78,520
- Elementary School Teacher$60,150
- Instructional Coordinator$87,460
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$66,020
- Library Technician$34,430
- Middle School Teacher$60,980
- Preschool Teacher$31,450
- Secondary School Teacher$60,420
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,190
- Special Education Teacher$59,280
- Substitute Teacher$38,830
- Teaching Assistant$21,060
- Teaching Assistant$36,860
- Tutor$31,910
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$39,670
- Editor$79,350
- Floral Designer$30,260
- Graphic Designer$58,670
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,680
- Public Relations Specialist$67,550
- Technical Writer$74,360
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$77,950
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$56,660
- Dental Hygienist$93,850
- Dentist$205,000
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$105,500
- Family Medicine Physician$259,400
- General Internal Medicine Physician$385,900
- Health Technologist and Technician$56,420
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,960
- Medical Records Specialist$58,470
- Nurse Practitioner$129,900
- Occupational Therapist$95,420
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$49,300
- Optician$45,740
- Pharmacist$144,200
- Pharmacy Technician$44,760
- Physical Therapist$100,100
- Physician$376,700
- Physician Assistant$135,800
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$77,690
- Registered Nurse$87,340
- Speech-Language Pathologist$78,770
- Surgical Assistant$66,030
- Surgical Technologist$71,890
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,440
- Healthcare Support Worker$36,060
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,700
- Massage Therapist$60,840
- Medical Assistant$48,230
- Nursing Assistant$44,590
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$57,810
- Phlebotomist$47,180
- Physical Therapist Assistant$61,270
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,490
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$78,670
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$40,950
- Firefighter$51,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$100,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$88,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$98,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$43,390
- Lifeguard$27,940
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,200
- Security Guard$36,330
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$23,120
- Chef and Head Cook$59,390
- Cook$38,530
- Cook$36,500
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$26,640
- Dishwasher$28,290
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,850
- Food Preparation Worker$32,340
- Food Server$33,860
- Host and Hostess$28,010
- Waiter and Waitress$29,840
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$63,560
- Janitor and Cleaner$36,140
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,540
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$35,050
- Pest Control Worker$37,360
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$29,950
- Animal Caretaker$30,410
- Animal Trainer$35,320
- Childcare Worker$30,950
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$30,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$50,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$45,890
- Hairdresser$29,850
- Recreation Worker$35,600
- Skincare Specialist$51,810
Sales and related
- Cashier$30,550
- Counter and Rental Clerk$47,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$89,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$49,320
- Insurance Sales Agent$77,340
- Parts Salesperson$39,000
- Real Estate Sales Agent$51,130
- Retail Salesperson$32,690
- Sales Representative$61,240
- Sales Representatives of Service$60,410
- Security$73,150
- Travel Agent$48,670
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$49,480
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,240
- Bookkeeping$49,290
- Customer Service Representative$43,240
- Data Entry Keyer$45,630
- Dispatcher$53,280
- Eligibility Interviewer$50,130
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$75,850
- File Clerk$38,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,040
- Hotel$35,720
- Human Resources Assistant$49,340
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$50,010
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,690
- Library Assistant$43,950
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,990
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$37,230
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,560
- New Accounts Clerk$47,530
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$46,770
- Office Clerk$45,030
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$64,690
- Postal Service Clerk$61,570
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
- Procurement Clerk$49,940
- Production$63,170
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$62,030
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$41,700
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,090
- Shipping$47,730
- Teller$38,320
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$84,430
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$74,290
- Construction and Building Inspector$69,000
- Construction Laborer$51,270
- Electrician$77,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$93,210
- Helpers--Electrician$48,720
- Highway Maintenance Worker$60,160
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$77,020
- Painter$51,050
- Plumber$86,320
- Roofer$58,880
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$61,030
- Sheet Metal Worker$62,500
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$74,630
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,150
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$52,040
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$65,400
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$103,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$84,050
- Heating$60,530
- Helpers--Installation$42,630
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$75,680
- Installation$49,740
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$58,470
- Millwright$75,610
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,940
Production
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$54,840
- Baker$36,290
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$39,120
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$46,830
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,520
- Coating$56,960
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,730
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,160
- Cutting$62,250
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$51,750
- Dental Laboratory Technician$51,300
- Electrical$43,970
- Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,170
- Extruding$72,500
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$64,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,160
- Food Batchmaker$47,890
- Grinding$48,390
- Helpers--Production Worker$50,480
- Inspector$57,260
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$36,600
- Machinist$60,070
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$57,260
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$57,870
- Molding$48,890
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$63,060
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,350
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$58,560
- Plating Machine Setter$59,720
- Prepress Technician and Worker$58,430
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$39,880
- Printing Press Operator$58,750
- Production Worker$39,220
- Separating$49,250
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$54,100
- Tool and Die Maker$63,720
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$66,450
- Welder$60,720
- Welding$50,120
- Woodworking Machine Setter$47,610
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,480
- Bus Driver$47,360
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,320
- Commercial Pilot$86,860
- Driver/Sales Worker$21,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,820
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,490
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,900
- Laborer and Freight$45,970
- Light Truck Driver$48,220
- Packer and Packager$38,630
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,060
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,750
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Oshkosh, WI?
About $63,910 a year ($30.73 an hour): the average of the 297 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Oshkosh, WI?
General Internal Medicine Physician ($385,900), Physician ($376,700), Family Medicine Physician ($259,400).
What are the most common jobs in Oshkosh, WI?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (2,210 jobs), Laborer and Freight (2,080 jobs), Registered Nurse (2,050 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.