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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Wisconsin
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $61,660 | $39,980 | $35,850 | $49,572 | 94 |
| La Crosse | $53,140 | $62,400 | $38,430 | $43,147 | 92 |
| Fond du Lac | $50,930 | $42,580 | $36,360 | $41,480 | 92 |
| Green Bay | $50,210 | $52,680 | $52,680 | $40,937 | 93 |
| Appleton | $49,500 | $39,010 | $36,210 | $40,401 | 92 |
| Madison | $47,240 | $43,960 | $40,140 | $38,697 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $46,920 | $46,190 | $38,500 | $38,455 | 97 |
| Racine | $45,250 | $44,420 | $37,770 | $37,196 | 96 |
| Kenosha | $44,330 | $44,240 | $44,240 | $36,502 | 101 |
| Oshkosh | $43,310 | $38,830 | $36,270 | $35,733 | 93 |
| Wausau | $39,460 | $36,720 | $36,720 | $32,829 | 93 |
*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 25-3031.
- 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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