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Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$57,610
- Racine$57,350
- Milwaukee$56,030
- Appleton$54,950
- Kenosha$53,510
- Sheboygan$53,460
- Oshkosh$53,360
- Janesville$52,840
- Fond du Lac$52,500
- Eau Claire$51,740
- Wausau$51,670
- Green Bay$49,740
- La Crosse$49,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $57,610 | $56,490 | $47,970 | $46,518 | 97 |
| Racine | $57,350 | $50,950 | $46,430 | $46,322 | 96 |
| Milwaukee | $56,030 | $50,620 | $47,960 | $45,326 | 97 |
| Appleton | $54,950 | $50,640 | $48,500 | $44,512 | 92 |
| Kenosha | $53,510 | $48,820 | $45,800 | $43,426 | 101 |
| Sheboygan | $53,460 | $49,460 | $46,920 | $43,388 | 94 |
| Oshkosh | $53,360 | $51,050 | $46,800 | $43,312 | 93 |
| Janesville | $52,840 | $52,070 | $38,900 | $42,920 | 94 |
| Fond du Lac | $52,500 | $49,420 | $42,320 | $42,664 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $51,740 | $47,230 | $45,410 | $42,091 | 93 |
| Wausau | $51,670 | $47,640 | $46,180 | $42,038 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $49,740 | $47,890 | $39,680 | $40,582 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $49,400 | $49,490 | $42,260 | $40,326 | 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 47-2141.
- 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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