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Firefighters average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Sheboygan$59,450
- Janesville$58,400
- Racine$57,120
- Madison$54,360
- Milwaukee$54,000
- Appleton$52,320
- Oshkosh$49,550
- Kenosha$48,620
- Green Bay$48,390
- Wausau$48,180
- La Crosse$44,990
- Fond du Lac$44,350
- Eau Claire$39,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $59,450 | $79,620 | $34,430 | $47,906 | 94 |
| Janesville | $58,400 | $66,000 | $37,810 | $47,114 | 94 |
| Racine | $57,120 | $63,590 | $41,310 | $46,148 | 96 |
| Madison | $54,360 | $56,430 | $36,920 | $44,067 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $54,000 | $49,760 | $38,320 | $43,795 | 97 |
| Appleton | $52,320 | $46,800 | $35,210 | $42,528 | 92 |
| Oshkosh | $49,550 | $51,520 | $36,490 | $40,439 | 93 |
| Kenosha | $48,620 | $46,850 | $36,970 | $39,737 | 101 |
| Green Bay | $48,390 | $47,980 | $35,560 | $39,564 | 93 |
| Wausau | $48,180 | $46,820 | $35,610 | $39,406 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $44,990 | $38,900 | $32,720 | $37,000 | 92 |
| Fond du Lac | $44,350 | $45,110 | $35,280 | $36,517 | 92 |
| Eau Claire | $39,170 | $36,030 | $31,220 | $32,610 | 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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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