Wisconsin Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Wisconsin-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 16 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Manufacturing Legacy and Healthcare Systems Create Stable Career Demand
Wisconsin's economy is anchored by paper and printing manufacturing, food processing (dairy, meat packing), metal fabrication, and a growing biomedical research sector. The Milwaukee metro hosts Harley-Davidson, Rockwell Automation, and Johnson Controls, sustaining a deep advanced manufacturing workforce. Madison is a research and biotech hub anchored by the University of Wisconsin system. Oshkosh Corporation and PACCAR build heavy trucks and defense vehicles. Strong union density in manufacturing and construction keeps skilled-trade wages 5–8% above national medians for the sector.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $72,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $58,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + apprenticeship
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $69,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.7% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
CNC Machinist
- Median Salary
- $52,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate
Software Developer
- Median Salary
- $104,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +24.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Welder
- Median Salary
- $48,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +3.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6–12 months (certificate)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Wisconsin-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Wisconsin's largest technical college with 13,000+ students. Comprehensive healthcare, trades, and technology programs. ...
Fox Valley Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin's largest technical college with 200+ programs. Serving the Fox Valley with state-of-the-art trainin...
Madison Area Technical College
World-class community college in Wisconsin's capital. Exceptional culinary arts program and comprehensive allied health ...
Gateway Technical College
Southeast Wisconsin technical college with campuses in Burlington, Elkhorn, Kenosha, Racine, and Sturtevant. 70+ program...
About Wisconsin's Job Market
Wisconsin's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.