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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Sheboygan$35,230
- Madison$35,190
- Racine$34,750
- Green Bay$34,580
- Milwaukee$33,450
- Oshkosh$32,870
- La Crosse$32,570
- Eau Claire$32,290
- Appleton$32,050
- Janesville$31,720
- Kenosha$31,130
- Wausau$30,490
- Fond du Lac$28,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $35,230 | $33,030 | $31,740 | $29,638 | 94 |
| Madison | $35,190 | $34,450 | $29,450 | $29,608 | 97 |
| Racine | $34,750 | $32,460 | $30,810 | $29,276 | 96 |
| Green Bay | $34,580 | $34,650 | $31,370 | $29,148 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $33,450 | $33,280 | $29,910 | $28,296 | 97 |
| Oshkosh | $32,870 | $30,950 | $29,970 | $27,858 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $32,570 | $30,730 | $29,420 | $27,632 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $32,290 | $30,450 | $28,690 | $27,421 | 93 |
| Appleton | $32,050 | $31,140 | $30,040 | $27,240 | 92 |
| Janesville | $31,720 | $30,040 | $25,370 | $26,991 | 94 |
| Kenosha | $31,130 | $30,290 | $24,500 | $26,546 | 101 |
| Wausau | $30,490 | $30,210 | $27,280 | $26,063 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $28,610 | $29,270 | $21,950 | $24,644 | 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 39-9011.
- 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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