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Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Oshkosh$51,570
- Wausau$48,670
- Green Bay$48,260
- Racine$47,740
- Fond du Lac$46,970
- Appleton$45,570
- Sheboygan$45,500
- Madison$44,590
- Eau Claire$44,060
- Milwaukee$42,820
- Janesville$42,330
- Kenosha$41,230
- La Crosse$38,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $51,570 | $50,480 | $45,630 | $41,962 | 93 |
| Wausau | $48,670 | $48,790 | $35,560 | $39,775 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $48,260 | $48,670 | $40,070 | $39,466 | 93 |
| Racine | $47,740 | $49,020 | $45,110 | $39,074 | 96 |
| Fond du Lac | $46,970 | $50,110 | $42,990 | $38,493 | 92 |
| Appleton | $45,570 | $41,740 | $40,580 | $37,437 | 92 |
| Sheboygan | $45,500 | $47,720 | $36,210 | $37,384 | 94 |
| Madison | $44,590 | $45,410 | $38,330 | $36,698 | 97 |
| Eau Claire | $44,060 | $42,220 | $36,870 | $36,298 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $42,820 | $41,820 | $36,300 | $35,363 | 97 |
| Janesville | $42,330 | $42,090 | $34,830 | $34,993 | 94 |
| Kenosha | $41,230 | $36,860 | $35,640 | $34,164 | 101 |
| La Crosse | $38,330 | $37,090 | $36,880 | $31,977 | 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 51-9198.
- 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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