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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$42,010
- Milwaukee$40,430
- Oshkosh$40,220
- Kenosha$40,090
- Racine$39,830
- Green Bay$39,580
- La Crosse$39,180
- Janesville$39,160
- Appleton$38,940
- Wausau$38,670
- Eau Claire$38,660
- Fond du Lac$38,360
- Sheboygan$36,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $42,010 | $42,960 | $37,510 | $34,752 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $40,430 | $38,980 | $35,620 | $33,560 | 97 |
| Oshkosh | $40,220 | $38,530 | $35,140 | $33,402 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $40,090 | $38,150 | $36,680 | $33,304 | 101 |
| Racine | $39,830 | $38,880 | $36,520 | $33,108 | 96 |
| Green Bay | $39,580 | $38,640 | $35,620 | $32,919 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $39,180 | $39,050 | $36,300 | $32,618 | 92 |
| Janesville | $39,160 | $38,440 | $36,650 | $32,603 | 94 |
| Appleton | $38,940 | $38,110 | $36,120 | $32,437 | 92 |
| Wausau | $38,670 | $38,170 | $35,640 | $32,233 | 93 |
| Eau Claire | $38,660 | $37,990 | $35,680 | $32,225 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $38,360 | $37,200 | $35,510 | $31,999 | 92 |
| Sheboygan | $36,680 | $37,470 | $31,260 | $30,732 | 94 |
*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 35-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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