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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$78,550
- Milwaukee$77,150
- Sheboygan$75,280
- Green Bay$74,150
- Racine$73,870
- Fond du Lac$73,800
- Oshkosh$73,530
- Janesville$71,820
- Kenosha$71,440
- Eau Claire$71,200
- La Crosse$71,190
- Wausau$70,790
- Appleton$70,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $78,550 | $76,660 | $61,430 | $60,936 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $77,150 | $74,970 | $59,230 | $60,034 | 97 |
| Sheboygan | $75,280 | $73,410 | $60,640 | $58,829 | 94 |
| Green Bay | $74,150 | $72,550 | $58,320 | $58,101 | 93 |
| Racine | $73,870 | $67,200 | $56,600 | $57,921 | 96 |
| Fond du Lac | $73,800 | $72,610 | $57,650 | $57,876 | 92 |
| Oshkosh | $73,530 | $68,940 | $58,680 | $57,702 | 93 |
| Janesville | $71,820 | $63,270 | $62,110 | $56,601 | 94 |
| Kenosha | $71,440 | $64,080 | $59,000 | $56,356 | 101 |
| Eau Claire | $71,200 | $64,900 | $56,400 | $56,201 | 93 |
| La Crosse | $71,190 | $65,400 | $55,510 | $56,195 | 92 |
| Wausau | $70,790 | $66,750 | $53,880 | $55,937 | 93 |
| Appleton | $70,730 | $63,650 | $56,860 | $55,898 | 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 13-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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