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Bakers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- La Crosse$41,390
- Sheboygan$40,970
- Madison$40,030
- Green Bay$39,210
- Milwaukee$38,700
- Janesville$38,460
- Racine$38,030
- Appleton$37,930
- Eau Claire$37,600
- Oshkosh$37,170
- Kenosha$37,090
- Wausau$35,730
- Fond du Lac$34,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $41,390 | $40,000 | $36,460 | $34,284 | 92 |
| Sheboygan | $40,970 | $38,900 | $35,010 | $33,968 | 94 |
| Madison | $40,030 | $37,590 | $35,090 | $33,259 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $39,210 | $37,680 | $35,450 | $32,640 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $38,700 | $37,580 | $34,180 | $32,256 | 97 |
| Janesville | $38,460 | $37,440 | $33,830 | $32,075 | 94 |
| Racine | $38,030 | $37,520 | $31,610 | $31,750 | 96 |
| Appleton | $37,930 | $36,160 | $31,770 | $31,675 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $37,600 | $36,560 | $31,000 | $31,426 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $37,170 | $36,290 | $32,210 | $31,102 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $37,090 | $37,320 | $31,460 | $31,041 | 101 |
| Wausau | $35,730 | $35,380 | $30,900 | $30,016 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $34,540 | $34,600 | $30,860 | $29,118 | 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 51-3011.
- 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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