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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Madison$38,450
- Appleton$36,600
- Sheboygan$36,160
- Oshkosh$35,970
- Eau Claire$35,700
- Milwaukee$35,250
- Racine$35,200
- Kenosha$34,980
- Wausau$34,420
- Janesville$34,280
- Green Bay$34,140
- Fond du Lac$33,040
- La Crosse$32,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $38,450 | $30,910 | $21,980 | $32,067 | 97 |
| Appleton | $36,600 | $30,370 | $21,390 | $30,672 | 92 |
| Sheboygan | $36,160 | $29,980 | $18,820 | $30,340 | 94 |
| Oshkosh | $35,970 | $29,840 | $21,200 | $30,197 | 93 |
| Eau Claire | $35,700 | $29,720 | $20,890 | $29,993 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $35,250 | $30,330 | $22,030 | $29,654 | 97 |
| Racine | $35,200 | $30,020 | $21,320 | $29,616 | 96 |
| Kenosha | $34,980 | $29,480 | $20,590 | $29,450 | 101 |
| Wausau | $34,420 | $29,060 | $20,800 | $29,028 | 93 |
| Janesville | $34,280 | $28,990 | $20,170 | $28,922 | 94 |
| Green Bay | $34,140 | $29,610 | $20,800 | $28,816 | 93 |
| Fond du Lac | $33,040 | $28,980 | $18,660 | $27,987 | 92 |
| La Crosse | $32,770 | $28,380 | $21,030 | $27,783 | 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 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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