Metro profile · CBSA 33340
Healthcare wages in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
46 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,259/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$110/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
69
Across 46 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Milwaukee-Waukesha
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
46 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $762,360 | $721,955 | 83 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $411,200 | $389,406 | 78 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $61,580 | $58,316 | 74 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $276,470 | $261,817 | 73 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $282,840 | $267,849 | 71 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $74,830 | $70,864 | 71 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $44,080 | $41,744 | 71 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $331,500 | $313,931 | 71 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $287,350 | $272,120 | 71 |
| Orderlies | support | $42,840 | $40,569 | 70 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $141,520 | $134,019 | 69 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $105,490 | $99,899 | 69 |
| Audiologists | allied | $105,800 | $100,193 | 69 |
| Paramedics | allied | $48,880 | $46,289 | 69 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $89,040 | $84,321 | 69 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $45,690 | $43,268 | 69 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $49,590 | $46,962 | 69 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $38,810 | $36,753 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $153,340 | $145,213 | 69 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,770 | $45,238 | 68 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $300,470 | $284,545 | 68 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $134,350 | $127,229 | 68 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $65,410 | $61,943 | 68 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $63,950 | $60,561 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $61,640 | $58,373 | 68 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $63,190 | $59,841 | 68 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $105,450 | $99,861 | 68 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $97,070 | $91,925 | 68 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $47,300 | $44,793 | 68 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $37,020 | $35,058 | 68 |
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