How much does a cook make in Wisconsin?
$38,650a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Wisconsin. That is $18.58 an hour or $3,221 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.58
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,110Median: $38,650Highest 10%: $47,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,110 | $15.44 | |
| 25th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| 75th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| 90th | $47,380 | $22.78 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $44,830 |
| Madison, WI | $42,960 |
| Duluth, MN | $40,300 |
| La Crosse, WI | $39,050 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $38,980 |
| Racine, WI | $38,880 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,640 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $38,530 |
| Janesville, WI | $38,440 |
| Wausau, WI | $38,170 |
| Kenosha, WI | $38,150 |
| Appleton, WI | $38,110 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $37,990 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $37,470 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $37,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 19. Arizona | $39,660 |
| 20. North Dakota | $39,490 |
| 21. Nevada | $39,430 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $38,650 |
| 23. Utah | $38,200 |
| 24. Virginia | $37,890 |
| 25. Illinois | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $18.58 ($38,650 a year).
Do cooks make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $38,650 against $37,450 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for cook pay?
Wisconsin ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $44,830 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.