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Average salary by job family in Green Bay
| Management | $137,240 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $112,900 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $109,700 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $92,560 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $86,780 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,890 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,890 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,050 |
| Construction and Extraction | $69,060 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $64,480 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,060 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,730 |
| Protective Service | $57,820 |
| Production | $52,090 |
| Sales and Related | $51,410 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,960 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $47,680 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,370 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,460 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,890 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,020 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $32,400 |
Highest-paying jobs in Green Bay
- Physicians, All Other$386,010
- Psychiatrists$320,080
- Chief Executives$283,940
- Family Medicine Physicians$274,940
- Dentists, General$207,790
- Personal Financial Advisors$173,630
- Lawyers$163,010
- Medical and Health Services Managers$158,790
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157,700
- Human Resources Managers$156,680
Most common jobs in Green Bay and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,860 | $59,130 | $59,810 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,680 | $91,140 | $84,700 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,120 | $36,340 | $34,090 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,930 | $28,870 | $28,640 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,670 | $47,830 | $46,880 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,650 | $43,740 | $44,010 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,540 | $34,630 | $35,730 |
| Cashiers | 3,510 | $31,360 | $30,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,860 | $46,000 | $45,440 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,600 | $37,330 | $35,740 |
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Cost of living in Green Bay
Prices in the Green Bay area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,790 therefore buys what $67,454 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $346,517, 4.5 times the median household income of $77,459.
$346,517typical home value
$77,459median household income
93.1BEA price parity
329,375metro population
Take-home pay in Green Bay
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,680 | $31,486 | $2,624 |
| Median wage | $49,940 | $40,733 | $3,394 |
| Average wage | $62,790 | $50,413 | $4,201 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,730 | $58,475 | $4,873 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Green Bay
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$284K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$159K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158K
- Human Resources Managers$157K
- Financial Managers$156K
- Marketing Managers$147K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$145K
- Sales Managers$140K
- General and Operations Managers$138K
- Public Relations Managers$135K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$130K
- Natural Sciences Managers$126K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- Managers, All Other$121K
- Training and Development Managers$118K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$118K
- Facilities Managers$117K
- Administrative Services Managers$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$107K
- Education Administrators, All Other$91K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$83K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$386K
- Psychiatrists$320K
- Family Medicine Physicians$275K
- Dentists, General$208K
- Optometrists$141K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Physician Assistants$130K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Veterinarians$116K
- Chiropractors$106K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$104K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$102K
- Registered Nurses$91K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Radiation Therapists$90K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$89K
- Occupational Therapists$89K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$83K
- Respiratory Therapists$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Surgical Technologists$72K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Paramedics$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$38K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$130K
- Software Developers$112K
- Actuaries$112K
- Database Administrators$106K
- Data Scientists$105K
- Computer Systems Analysts$102K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$94K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$91K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$91K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$88K
- Information Security Analysts$87K
- Computer Programmers$86K
- Web Developers$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$75K
- Operations Research Analysts$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Architecture and Engineering16 jobs
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$103K
- Electrical Engineers$102K
- Environmental Engineers$98K
- Industrial Engineers$95K
- Mechanical Engineers$95K
- Civil Engineers$94K
- Surveyors$87K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$73K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Mechanical Drafters$65K
- Drafters, All Other$60K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$174K
- Management Analysts$101K
- Financial Risk Specialists$98K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Project Management Specialists$93K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Credit Analysts$89K
- Accountants and Auditors$86K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Labor Relations Specialists$79K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78K
- Logisticians$77K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$74K
- Budget Analysts$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$72K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$72K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$71K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Fundraisers$70K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
- Credit Counselors$55K
- Tax Preparers$49K
Life, Physical, and Social Science14 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$150K
- Psychologists, All Other$98K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$91K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$84K
- School Psychologists$83K
- Conservation Scientists$81K
- Chemists$77K
- Urban and Regional Planners$77K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$57K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$55K
- Biological Technicians$46K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Coaches and Scouts$123K
- Art Directors$88K
- Producers and Directors$79K
- Public Relations Specialists$75K
- Editors$72K
- Interior Designers$72K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$71K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$66K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$64K
- Writers and Authors$64K
- Interpreters and Translators$62K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- Audio and Video Technicians$61K
- Broadcast Technicians$57K
- Photographers$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Floral Designers$33K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$87K
- Pipelayers$86K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$78K
- Sheet Metal Workers$73K
- Electricians$73K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$72K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66K
- Tile and Stone Setters$64K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$63K
- Carpenters$62K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61K
- Roofers$60K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$58K
- Construction Laborers$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Helpers--Electricians$48K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87K
- Millwrights$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$62K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$71K
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Social Workers, All Other$69K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67K
- Clergy$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
Educational Instruction and Library21 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Instructional Coordinators$85K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$59K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$53K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$50K
- Tutors$45K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Library Technicians$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$83K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$70K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$54K
- Firefighters$48K
- Security Guards$42K
- School Bus Monitors$39K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31K
Production46 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Power Plant Operators$73K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$68K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Etchers and Engravers$61K
- Machinists$59K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$54K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$53K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$52K
- Printing Press Operators$52K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Food Batchmakers$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Helpers--Production Workers$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$44K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42K
- Furniture Finishers$42K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Bakers$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$116K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99K
- Insurance Sales Agents$92K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Advertising Sales Agents$71K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Travel Agents$43K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$31K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- Meter Readers, Utilities$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Brokerage Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- New Accounts Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Word Processors and Typists$44K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Order Clerks$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$40K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$52K
- Bus Drivers, School$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$33K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Massage Therapists$62K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$57K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Assistants$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$47K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Orderlies$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Pharmacy Aides$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$64K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Funeral Attendants$36K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Childcare Workers$35K
- Tour and Travel Guides$33K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Waiters and Waitresses$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Bartenders$27K
Jobs paid by the hour in Green Bay
For 1 job in the Green Bay, WI metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $38.53 | $26.78 | n/a |
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Salary in Green Bay: questions
What is a good salary in Green Bay?
Half of all workers in the Green Bay metro earn less than $49,940 and the average is $62,790. Earning more than $74,730 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Green Bay to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,946, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Green Bay?
Physicians, All Other ($386,010), Psychiatrists ($320,080), Chief Executives ($283,940).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Green Bay, WI (24580), all occupations and 417 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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