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Machinists average salary by city in Wisconsin
- La Crosse$62,430
- Madison$61,330
- Appleton$59,490
- Milwaukee$59,460
- Green Bay$59,030
- Fond du Lac$58,740
- Kenosha$58,410
- Eau Claire$57,980
- Oshkosh$57,890
- Racine$55,890
- Sheboygan$55,880
- Wausau$54,140
- Janesville$49,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $62,430 | $62,960 | $48,550 | $50,145 | 92 |
| Madison | $61,330 | $60,830 | $49,020 | $49,324 | 97 |
| Appleton | $59,490 | $60,350 | $49,180 | $47,936 | 92 |
| Milwaukee | $59,460 | $60,320 | $48,940 | $47,913 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $59,030 | $60,270 | $49,000 | $47,589 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $58,740 | $57,700 | $57,250 | $47,370 | 92 |
| Kenosha | $58,410 | $59,800 | $49,260 | $47,121 | 101 |
| Eau Claire | $57,980 | $60,580 | $50,000 | $46,797 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $57,890 | $60,070 | $48,750 | $46,729 | 93 |
| Racine | $55,890 | $57,720 | $48,020 | $45,221 | 96 |
| Sheboygan | $55,880 | $55,130 | $45,650 | $45,213 | 94 |
| Wausau | $54,140 | $53,680 | $45,560 | $43,901 | 93 |
| Janesville | $49,120 | $46,810 | $36,470 | $40,115 | 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 51-4041.
- 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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