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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Wisconsin
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $163,710 | $133,080 | $111,820 | $115,126 | 97 |
| Kenosha | $142,980 | $129,620 | $112,040 | $102,056 | 101 |
| Appleton | $135,030 | $135,690 | $109,590 | $97,052 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $133,690 | $124,910 | $105,140 | $96,216 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $133,000 | $126,430 | $98,430 | $95,785 | 97 |
| Green Bay | $130,480 | $124,960 | $105,200 | $94,212 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $120,120 | $125,100 | $93,290 | $87,713 | 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 11-9033.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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