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Production Workers, All Other average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Wausau$48,340
- Appleton$46,310
- Eau Claire$45,400
- Kenosha$44,960
- Milwaukee$44,410
- Oshkosh$44,260
- Madison$44,190
- Green Bay$43,370
- Racine$42,950
- Fond du Lac$41,990
- Sheboygan$41,900
- Janesville$41,810
- La Crosse$39,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | $48,340 | $46,180 | $40,130 | $39,526 | 93 |
| Appleton | $46,310 | $44,200 | $38,590 | $37,995 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $45,400 | $40,740 | $37,350 | $37,309 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $44,960 | $46,590 | $38,680 | $36,977 | 101 |
| Milwaukee | $44,410 | $44,230 | $36,590 | $36,562 | 97 |
| Oshkosh | $44,260 | $39,220 | $37,580 | $36,449 | 93 |
| Madison | $44,190 | $45,690 | $36,670 | $36,396 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $43,370 | $41,450 | $35,080 | $35,778 | 93 |
| Racine | $42,950 | $41,990 | $35,940 | $35,461 | 96 |
| Fond du Lac | $41,990 | $40,550 | $35,970 | $34,737 | 92 |
| Sheboygan | $41,900 | $37,480 | $32,820 | $34,669 | 94 |
| Janesville | $41,810 | $40,290 | $36,730 | $34,601 | 94 |
| La Crosse | $39,690 | $38,190 | $34,650 | $33,002 | 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 51-9199.
- 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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