What is the average salary in Wausau, WI?
$58,750a year
Average yearly pay across 268 jobs with official data in the Wausau, WI metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $28.24
- Jobs with data
- 268
- Workers counted
- 63,730
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $364,300 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $269,800 |
| Chief Executive | $202,500 |
| Dentist | $202,300 |
| Pharmacist | $148,700 |
| Optometrist | $142,700 |
| Marketing Manager | $141,200 |
| Financial Manager | $131,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $131,200 |
| Physician Assistant | $130,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $45,670 |
| Laborer and Freight | $43,460 |
| Registered Nurse | $89,190 |
| Cashier | $30,480 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,160 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,520 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,830 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $35,910 |
| Office Clerk | $44,660 |
| Food Batchmaker | $48,560 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$96,190
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$126,500
- Chief Executive$202,500
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$129,600
- Construction Manager$106,500
- Education Administrator$105,900
- Facilities Manager$102,400
- Financial Manager$131,300
- Food Service Manager$53,190
- General and Operations Manager$107,600
- Human Resources Manager$131,200
- Manager$98,060
- Marketing Manager$141,200
- Medical and Health Services Manager$125,600
- Property$68,380
- Purchasing Manager$121,600
- Sales Manager$123,200
- Social and Community Service Manager$79,060
- Transportation$82,500
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$77,680
- Business Operations Specialist$65,160
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$68,490
- Claims Adjuster$80,430
- Compensation$74,210
- Compliance Officer$73,320
- Cost Estimator$71,850
- Credit Analyst$58,830
- Financial and Investment Analyst$66,000
- Financial Specialist$59,780
- Human Resources Specialist$66,750
- Insurance Underwriter$71,140
- Labor Relations Specialist$80,070
- Loan Officer$80,080
- Logistician$61,030
- Management Analyst$92,370
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,060
- Meeting$45,570
- Personal Financial Advisor$100,500
- Project Management Specialist$88,940
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$63,060
- Training and Development Specialist$68,830
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Occupation$75,890
- Computer Programmer$73,250
- Computer Systems Analyst$82,720
- Computer User Support Specialist$51,130
- Data Scientist$104,400
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$83,960
- Operations Research Analyst$71,610
- Software Developer$98,650
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$74,840
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$59,850
- Civil Engineer$85,790
- Electrical Engineer$85,210
- Industrial Engineer$92,120
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,490
- Mechanical Drafter$57,920
- Mechanical Engineer$79,340
Life, physical, and social science
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$114,400
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$85,010
- Psychologist$71,040
- Urban and Regional Planner$78,100
Community and social service
- Child$57,720
- Educational$58,350
- Healthcare Social Worker$63,000
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$61,780
- Rehabilitation Counselor$47,680
- Social and Human Service Assistant$55,330
- Substance Abuse$61,240
Legal
- Lawyer$106,300
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$45,590
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$80,480
- Elementary School Teacher$59,500
- Instructional Coordinator$87,180
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,950
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$74,780
- Library Technician$36,380
- Middle School Teacher$59,130
- Preschool Teacher$32,520
- Secondary School Teacher$59,560
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,070
- Special Education Teacher$60,150
- Special Education Teacher$60,490
- Substitute Teacher$36,720
- Teaching Assistant$36,970
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$31,010
- Graphic Designer$55,230
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$45,110
- Producer and Director$46,020
- Public Relations Specialist$62,510
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$62,110
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,780
- Dental Hygienist$87,470
- Dentist$202,300
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$73,740
- Emergency Medical Technician$39,150
- Health Technologist and Technician$48,200
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,360
- Medical Records Specialist$50,680
- Nurse Anesthetist$269,800
- Nurse Practitioner$129,700
- Occupational Therapist$90,030
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$47,660
- Optician$45,090
- Optometrist$142,700
- Pharmacist$148,700
- Pharmacy Technician$41,710
- Physical Therapist$99,910
- Physician$364,300
- Physician Assistant$130,000
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$75,340
- Registered Nurse$89,190
- Speech-Language Pathologist$78,030
- Surgical Technologist$69,430
- Veterinarian$101,500
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$46,890
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,740
- Healthcare Support Worker$36,830
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,910
- Medical Assistant$47,870
- Medical Equipment Preparer$46,650
- Medical Transcriptionist$45,810
- Nursing Assistant$43,660
- Phlebotomist$45,190
- Physical Therapist Assistant$60,250
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,350
Protective service
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$88,780
- Firefighter$46,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$84,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$90,470
- Lifeguard$25,690
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$78,150
- Security Guard$34,400
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$22,640
- Chef and Head Cook$65,910
- Cook$29,600
- Cook$38,170
- Cook$36,180
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$26,690
- Dishwasher$27,860
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,000
- Food Preparation Worker$31,720
- Food Server$33,750
- Host and Hostess$27,340
- Waiter and Waitress$29,060
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$48,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$59,110
- Janitor and Cleaner$36,800
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,000
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$34,580
- Tree Trimmer and Pruner$48,270
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,420
- Animal Caretaker$30,430
- Childcare Worker$30,210
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,520
- Hairdresser$34,050
- Recreation Worker$38,030
Sales and related
- Cashier$30,480
- Counter and Rental Clerk$45,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$93,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$49,090
- Insurance Sales Agent$62,760
- Parts Salesperson$46,400
- Real Estate Sales Agent$47,440
- Retail Salesperson$34,160
- Sales Representative$64,100
- Sales Representatives of Service$59,450
- Security$58,060
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$47,930
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,670
- Bookkeeping$48,880
- Customer Service Representative$46,260
- Dispatcher$56,460
- Eligibility Interviewer$51,290
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$67,930
- File Clerk$41,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$65,230
- Hotel$35,110
- Human Resources Assistant$45,450
- Information and Record Clerk$27,610
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$59,270
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,660
- Library Assistant$40,630
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,500
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,570
- New Accounts Clerk$46,540
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$48,080
- Office Clerk$44,660
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,650
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
- Production$56,050
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$39,670
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,000
- Shipping$47,850
- Teller$40,370
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$28,030
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$49,990
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,020
- Construction Laborer$52,620
- Electrician$78,680
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,980
- Highway Maintenance Worker$52,820
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$90,900
- Painter$47,640
- Plumber$86,750
- Sheet Metal Worker$77,330
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$72,540
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$52,430
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$53,100
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,350
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$59,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,870
- Heating$59,110
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,040
- Installation$50,040
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$55,650
- Millwright$83,480
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,980
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,420
- Tire Repairer and Changer$40,490
Production
- Baker$35,380
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$45,530
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$45,100
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$46,120
- Coating$47,370
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,330
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$59,160
- Cutting$46,470
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$45,100
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$48,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,790
- Food Batchmaker$48,560
- Grinding$40,580
- Helpers--Production Worker$48,790
- Inspector$50,250
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,040
- Machinist$53,680
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,670
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$69,080
- Molder$51,980
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$49,890
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,030
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$61,070
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$37,580
- Printing Press Operator$50,650
- Production Worker$46,180
- Sawing Machine Setter$45,200
- Sewing Machine Operator$39,110
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,220
- Tool and Die Maker$63,570
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,730
- Welder$55,780
- Welding$52,670
- Woodworking Machine Setter$43,640
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$34,790
- Bus Driver$46,200
- Bus Driver$44,440
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,660
- Driver/Sales Worker$26,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,460
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,520
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,040
- Laborer and Freight$43,460
- Light Truck Driver$45,560
- Packer and Packager$36,660
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,830
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,440
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Wausau, WI?
About $58,750 a year ($28.24 an hour): the average of the 268 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Wausau, WI?
Physician ($364,300), Nurse Anesthetist ($269,800), Chief Executive ($202,500).
What are the most common jobs in Wausau, WI?
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator (2,110 jobs), Laborer and Freight (1,840 jobs), Registered Nurse (1,830 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.