Comparing jobs by occupational group and wage is an indicator of the income-generating capacity of the region. Average annual wage is one measure of the region's attractiveness because it indicates the capacity of residents to earn a living and sustain a high quality of life.
Madison Region 2006 Annual Average Number of Jobs by Broad Occupational Group and Median Hourly Wage
Occupational Group
Number of Jobs
Median Hourly Wage
Median Annual Wage
Management
18,880
$37.18
$77,329
Business and Financial Operations
23,930
$24.14
$50,215
Computer and Mathematical
13,280
$27.52
$57,244
Architecture and Engineering
8,630
$26.41
$54,935
Life, Physical, and Social Science
10,580
$20.93
$43,543
Community and Social Services
5,350
$19.25
$40,047
Legal
2,380
$30.82
$64,112
Education, Training, and Library
30,170
$18.69
$38,885
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
6,970
$17.97
$37,381
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
27,010
$25.29
$52,604
Healthcare Support
14,440
$11.88
$24,706
Protective Service
6,950
$15.78
$32,817
Food Preparation and Serving-Related
42,470
$8.07
$16,781
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
16,750
$10.40
$21,626
Personal Care and Service
14,180
$9.44
$19,644
Sales and Related
49,320
$10.97
$22,810
Office and Administrative Support
85,810
$13.77
$28,634
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
1,540
$12.40
$25,797
Construction and Extraction
23,160
$19.69
$40,958
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
19,210
$18.06
$37,564
Production
54,920
$14.33
$29,800
Transportation and Material Moving
37,470
$12.98
$26,992
Total all occupations
513,400
$14.60
$30,358
Source: Special Tabulation by Department of Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training, Bureau of Workforce Training
