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Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Wisconsin
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $57,510 | $72,500 | $39,460 | $46,442 | 93 |
| Appleton | $54,630 | $54,630 | $47,340 | $44,270 | 92 |
| Racine | $46,250 | $42,320 | $42,320 | $37,950 | 96 |
| Madison | $45,480 | $46,900 | $39,670 | $37,369 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $43,120 | $40,000 | $38,760 | $35,589 | 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 51-9041.
- 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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