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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$37,260
- Oshkosh$35,010
- Milwaukee$34,420
- Sheboygan$34,060
- Eau Claire$33,930
- Appleton$33,790
- Wausau$33,580
- Racine$32,920
- Green Bay$32,760
- Janesville$32,260
- Kenosha$32,120
- Fond du Lac$31,970
- La Crosse$31,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $37,260 | $34,160 | $28,390 | $31,170 | 97 |
| Oshkosh | $35,010 | $30,410 | $28,530 | $29,472 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $34,420 | $30,270 | $28,630 | $29,028 | 97 |
| Sheboygan | $34,060 | $31,120 | $28,610 | $28,756 | 94 |
| Eau Claire | $33,930 | $29,440 | $26,810 | $28,658 | 93 |
| Appleton | $33,790 | $30,110 | $27,880 | $28,552 | 92 |
| Wausau | $33,580 | $30,430 | $28,830 | $28,394 | 93 |
| Racine | $32,920 | $29,520 | $27,410 | $27,896 | 96 |
| Green Bay | $32,760 | $30,190 | $28,360 | $27,776 | 93 |
| Janesville | $32,260 | $29,940 | $28,030 | $27,398 | 94 |
| Kenosha | $32,120 | $29,740 | $27,490 | $27,293 | 101 |
| Fond du Lac | $31,970 | $28,810 | $27,250 | $27,180 | 92 |
| La Crosse | $31,950 | $28,780 | $27,850 | $27,165 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 39-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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