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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Wisconsin
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $119,920 | $110,990 | $96,170 | $87,584 | 92 |
| Madison | $104,090 | $99,210 | $79,260 | $77,387 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $102,630 | $98,470 | $80,820 | $76,447 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $102,020 | $99,680 | $80,390 | $76,054 | 97 |
| La Crosse | $97,240 | $94,160 | $75,850 | $72,975 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
More about pay in Wisconsin
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 17-1011.
- 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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