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Bartenders average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Sheboygan$28,250
- Milwaukee$27,850
- Madison$27,510
- Appleton$27,450
- Kenosha$27,150
- Green Bay$27,130
- Oshkosh$26,870
- Racine$26,690
- Eau Claire$26,550
- La Crosse$26,550
- Fond du Lac$26,060
- Wausau$25,320
- Janesville$25,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $28,250 | $25,720 | $22,120 | $24,364 | 94 |
| Milwaukee | $27,850 | $25,970 | $21,250 | $24,050 | 97 |
| Madison | $27,510 | $23,210 | $20,720 | $23,784 | 97 |
| Appleton | $27,450 | $23,330 | $21,370 | $23,737 | 92 |
| Kenosha | $27,150 | $23,140 | $21,070 | $23,501 | 101 |
| Green Bay | $27,130 | $23,380 | $21,120 | $23,486 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $26,870 | $23,120 | $21,230 | $23,282 | 93 |
| Racine | $26,690 | $22,960 | $20,370 | $23,141 | 96 |
| Eau Claire | $26,550 | $22,990 | $20,320 | $23,031 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $26,550 | $23,130 | $20,930 | $23,031 | 92 |
| Fond du Lac | $26,060 | $23,330 | $21,230 | $22,646 | 92 |
| Wausau | $25,320 | $22,640 | $19,290 | $22,066 | 93 |
| Janesville | $25,240 | $22,090 | $19,000 | $22,003 | 94 |
*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 35-3011.
- 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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