Madison Jobs: Overview
Madison is one of two major U.S. cities that sit on an isthmus—a narrow strip of land connecting two large areas, with water on either side. Besides "isthmus," other words people use when they're describing Madison are "beer" and "cheese." In fact, Madison is home to a number of local breweries, which are celebrated every spring during Craft Beer Week. And one of the University of Wisconsin's most unique courses of study prepares students for Madison jobs in cheesemaking through its Center for Dairy Research. Each January, Madison's two favorite food groups team up at the annual Beer & Cheese Festival.
If beer and cheese are not your cup of tea, you can enjoy Madison's five lakes—Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa and 12 public beaches. Madison ranks among the safest places to live in the U.S. with an average cost of living—meaning that the salary from a job in Madison will go pretty far. And outside the city limits, you can also find jobs in nearby cities, including Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Kenosha.
Popular Jobs in Madison
Three of the largest industries in Madison are healthcare, biotech, and computer science. With world-class hospitals such as the University of Wisconsin Hospitals, healthcare jobs are abundant in the area. Biopharma and healthtech companies provide life science jobs in research and development. And with a consistent increase in the tech market in Madison, jobs in computer science are here to stay.
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How Much Do Madison Jobs Pay?
Madison households have a median income of about $65,000 and a cost of living in line with the U.S. average. Keep that in mind and pinpoint what someone in your field makes in the Madison area with Monster's Salary Tools. When you use the tool, you'll also see the national median pay for your position and salaries for related jobs.
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