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Carpenters average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Oshkosh$75,310
- Janesville$71,100
- Milwaukee$68,240
- Madison$68,120
- Fond du Lac$67,600
- Appleton$67,500
- Racine$65,870
- Sheboygan$65,740
- Eau Claire$62,550
- Green Bay$62,450
- La Crosse$62,240
- Kenosha$62,220
- Wausau$56,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $75,310 | $84,430 | $60,340 | $58,849 | 93 |
| Janesville | $71,100 | $75,390 | $49,760 | $56,137 | 94 |
| Milwaukee | $68,240 | $63,910 | $55,070 | $54,295 | 97 |
| Madison | $68,120 | $63,480 | $53,480 | $54,217 | 97 |
| Fond du Lac | $67,600 | $62,550 | $48,970 | $53,882 | 92 |
| Appleton | $67,500 | $62,490 | $50,740 | $53,818 | 92 |
| Racine | $65,870 | $60,920 | $50,280 | $52,705 | 96 |
| Sheboygan | $65,740 | $62,760 | $50,740 | $52,608 | 94 |
| Eau Claire | $62,550 | $59,090 | $48,640 | $50,234 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $62,450 | $60,320 | $48,800 | $50,160 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $62,240 | $58,950 | $49,770 | $50,004 | 92 |
| Kenosha | $62,220 | $60,120 | $50,230 | $49,989 | 101 |
| Wausau | $56,090 | $49,990 | $48,130 | $45,371 | 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 47-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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