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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$73,770
- Oshkosh$69,710
- Milwaukee$69,400
- Sheboygan$68,450
- Janesville$68,390
- Appleton$67,070
- La Crosse$66,130
- Green Bay$65,090
- Wausau$64,580
- Eau Claire$64,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $73,770 | $72,210 | $60,890 | $57,857 | 97 |
| Oshkosh | $69,710 | $63,850 | $58,540 | $55,241 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $69,400 | $61,960 | $57,010 | $55,042 | 97 |
| Sheboygan | $68,450 | $72,040 | $59,340 | $54,430 | 94 |
| Janesville | $68,390 | $61,850 | $57,700 | $54,391 | 94 |
| Appleton | $67,070 | $61,890 | $53,080 | $53,541 | 92 |
| La Crosse | $66,130 | $64,350 | $57,380 | $52,898 | 92 |
| Green Bay | $65,090 | $62,380 | $52,170 | $52,125 | 93 |
| Wausau | $64,580 | $59,850 | $51,590 | $51,745 | 93 |
| Eau Claire | $64,310 | $61,350 | $51,560 | $51,544 | 93 |
*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 17-3011.
- 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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