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Recreation Workers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Kenosha$40,940
- Oshkosh$39,250
- Wausau$38,970
- Janesville$38,950
- Milwaukee$38,260
- Racine$38,260
- Appleton$37,440
- Madison$37,420
- Sheboygan$36,170
- Eau Claire$36,070
- Green Bay$35,540
- La Crosse$35,230
- Fond du Lac$30,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | $40,940 | $38,620 | $31,820 | $33,945 | 101 |
| Oshkosh | $39,250 | $35,600 | $31,330 | $32,670 | 93 |
| Wausau | $38,970 | $38,030 | $33,530 | $32,459 | 93 |
| Janesville | $38,950 | $34,620 | $32,220 | $32,444 | 94 |
| Milwaukee | $38,260 | $35,950 | $30,620 | $31,924 | 97 |
| Racine | $38,260 | $37,460 | $31,280 | $31,924 | 96 |
| Appleton | $37,440 | $35,390 | $33,480 | $31,305 | 92 |
| Madison | $37,420 | $34,030 | $31,340 | $31,290 | 97 |
| Sheboygan | $36,170 | $32,190 | $32,190 | $30,347 | 94 |
| Eau Claire | $36,070 | $34,580 | $31,850 | $30,272 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $35,540 | $35,540 | $32,190 | $29,872 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $35,230 | $34,980 | $28,220 | $29,638 | 92 |
| Fond du Lac | $30,600 | $22,980 | $22,490 | $26,146 | 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 39-9032.
- 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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