Careers in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Part of Wisconsin.
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI’s regional price level is below the national average (index 96.937, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 3.8% · 780,687 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Surgeons, All Other$762,360
- 2Physicians, All Other$411,200
- 3Psychiatrists$331,500
- 4Obstetricians and Gynecologists$300,470
- 5Family Medicine Physicians$287,350
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Home Health and Personal Care Aides30,090 employed
- 2Registered Nurses22,400 employed
- 3Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand19,810 employed
- 4Retail Salespersons18,850 employed
- 5Fast Food and Counter Workers17,490 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic14.52× national avg
- 2Print Binding and Finishing Workers8.51× national avg
- 3Foundry Mold and Coremakers5.93× national avg
- 4Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers5.66× national avg
- 5Psychologists, All Other4.56× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Surgeons, All Other$786,449
- 2Physicians, All Other$424,193
- 3Psychiatrists$341,975
- 4Obstetricians and Gynecologists$309,964
- 5Family Medicine Physicians$296,430
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Wisconsin state page.