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Cost Estimators average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Racine$83,560
- Milwaukee$82,620
- La Crosse$82,060
- Janesville$80,770
- Fond du Lac$80,070
- Sheboygan$78,860
- Appleton$78,470
- Eau Claire$78,350
- Oshkosh$77,720
- Madison$77,370
- Wausau$76,300
- Green Bay$74,680
- Kenosha$73,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $83,560 | $79,030 | $63,620 | $64,163 | 96 |
| Milwaukee | $82,620 | $78,090 | $63,420 | $63,557 | 97 |
| La Crosse | $82,060 | $77,710 | $66,350 | $63,197 | 92 |
| Janesville | $80,770 | $77,710 | $59,900 | $62,366 | 94 |
| Fond du Lac | $80,070 | $75,150 | $59,520 | $61,915 | 92 |
| Sheboygan | $78,860 | $75,250 | $61,920 | $61,135 | 94 |
| Appleton | $78,470 | $76,230 | $61,500 | $60,884 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $78,350 | $77,330 | $62,440 | $60,807 | 93 |
| Oshkosh | $77,720 | $75,740 | $59,970 | $60,401 | 93 |
| Madison | $77,370 | $73,420 | $57,550 | $60,176 | 97 |
| Wausau | $76,300 | $71,850 | $58,390 | $59,486 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $74,680 | $74,120 | $58,760 | $58,443 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $73,560 | $68,370 | $56,840 | $57,721 | 101 |
*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 13-1051.
- 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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