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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$36,760
- Milwaukee$35,080
- Kenosha$34,480
- Appleton$33,740
- La Crosse$33,540
- Oshkosh$33,500
- Sheboygan$33,280
- Eau Claire$33,190
- Janesville$32,770
- Wausau$32,570
- Green Bay$32,550
- Fond du Lac$32,420
- Racine$32,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $36,760 | $36,940 | $30,460 | $30,792 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $35,080 | $35,470 | $30,310 | $29,525 | 97 |
| Kenosha | $34,480 | $34,840 | $28,850 | $29,073 | 101 |
| Appleton | $33,740 | $34,060 | $28,280 | $28,515 | 92 |
| La Crosse | $33,540 | $34,900 | $28,320 | $28,364 | 92 |
| Oshkosh | $33,500 | $32,340 | $28,420 | $28,334 | 93 |
| Sheboygan | $33,280 | $30,810 | $28,570 | $28,168 | 94 |
| Eau Claire | $33,190 | $33,680 | $28,020 | $28,100 | 93 |
| Janesville | $32,770 | $32,150 | $27,530 | $27,783 | 94 |
| Wausau | $32,570 | $31,720 | $27,610 | $27,632 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $32,550 | $32,720 | $28,030 | $27,617 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $32,420 | $31,720 | $27,780 | $27,519 | 92 |
| Racine | $32,040 | $30,460 | $28,080 | $27,232 | 96 |
*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 35-2021.
- 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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