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Construction Laborers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee$59,610
- Appleton$59,190
- Fond du Lac$58,690
- Janesville$58,570
- Madison$58,440
- Eau Claire$58,380
- La Crosse$57,440
- Racine$57,310
- Green Bay$57,240
- Oshkosh$56,570
- Sheboygan$56,060
- Wausau$55,850
- Kenosha$54,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $59,610 | $57,430 | $46,120 | $48,026 | 97 |
| Appleton | $59,190 | $59,260 | $45,460 | $47,710 | 92 |
| Fond du Lac | $58,690 | $56,200 | $46,570 | $47,332 | 92 |
| Janesville | $58,570 | $55,690 | $45,760 | $47,242 | 94 |
| Madison | $58,440 | $57,000 | $47,220 | $47,144 | 97 |
| Eau Claire | $58,380 | $58,240 | $46,450 | $47,099 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $57,440 | $58,900 | $46,790 | $46,390 | 92 |
| Racine | $57,310 | $54,300 | $45,410 | $46,292 | 96 |
| Green Bay | $57,240 | $54,890 | $46,860 | $46,239 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $56,570 | $51,270 | $43,680 | $45,733 | 93 |
| Sheboygan | $56,060 | $56,440 | $45,110 | $45,349 | 94 |
| Wausau | $55,850 | $52,620 | $45,900 | $45,190 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $54,950 | $50,040 | $45,070 | $44,512 | 101 |
*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 47-2061.
- 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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