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File Clerks 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 | $48,140 | $45,840 | $39,570 | $39,375 | 92 |
| Milwaukee | $47,710 | $45,970 | $37,180 | $39,051 | 97 |
| Janesville | $47,690 | $47,340 | $43,870 | $39,036 | 94 |
| Madison | $47,190 | $47,370 | $39,980 | $38,659 | 97 |
| Racine | $46,480 | $47,270 | $43,930 | $38,123 | 96 |
| La Crosse | $45,080 | $49,620 | $35,230 | $37,068 | 92 |
| Wausau | $44,840 | $41,790 | $36,810 | $36,886 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $44,710 | $45,390 | $39,670 | $36,788 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $44,220 | $45,550 | $41,760 | $36,419 | 101 |
| Sheboygan | $42,620 | $44,320 | $33,340 | $35,212 | 94 |
| Oshkosh | $40,800 | $38,530 | $32,140 | $33,839 | 93 |
*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 43-4071.
- 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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