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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in Wisconsin
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $31,510 | $28,700 | $27,260 | $26,833 | 92 |
| Appleton | $31,410 | $27,720 | $27,620 | $26,757 | 92 |
| Kenosha | $30,790 | $27,790 | $27,690 | $26,290 | 101 |
| Green Bay | $30,540 | $27,730 | $27,310 | $26,101 | 93 |
| Racine | $30,320 | $28,400 | $27,490 | $25,935 | 96 |
| Milwaukee | $30,170 | $28,130 | $28,130 | $25,822 | 97 |
| Madison | $29,980 | $28,650 | $28,650 | $25,679 | 97 |
*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 35-2015.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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