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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$39,150
- Milwaukee$37,810
- Kenosha$36,730
- Green Bay$36,280
- Oshkosh$35,870
- La Crosse$35,820
- Appleton$35,740
- Sheboygan$35,470
- Racine$35,380
- Janesville$35,320
- Wausau$34,980
- Eau Claire$34,850
- Fond du Lac$34,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $39,150 | $38,440 | $34,990 | $32,595 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $37,810 | $37,180 | $31,840 | $31,584 | 97 |
| Kenosha | $36,730 | $36,730 | $31,030 | $30,770 | 101 |
| Green Bay | $36,280 | $36,760 | $30,930 | $30,430 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $35,870 | $36,500 | $30,510 | $30,121 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $35,820 | $36,260 | $31,080 | $30,083 | 92 |
| Appleton | $35,740 | $36,520 | $30,360 | $30,023 | 92 |
| Sheboygan | $35,470 | $35,360 | $30,430 | $29,819 | 94 |
| Racine | $35,380 | $35,800 | $30,410 | $29,752 | 96 |
| Janesville | $35,320 | $35,920 | $30,500 | $29,706 | 94 |
| Wausau | $34,980 | $36,180 | $30,070 | $29,450 | 93 |
| Eau Claire | $34,850 | $35,780 | $30,340 | $29,352 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $34,480 | $35,720 | $29,900 | $29,073 | 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 35-2014.
- 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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