How much does a cook make in Wisconsin?
$36,550a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Wisconsin. That is $17.57 an hour or $3,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,010Median: $36,550Highest 10%: $46,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,010 | $13.47 | |
| 25th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 75th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| 90th | $46,270 | $22.25 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,640 |
| Madison, WI | $38,440 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $37,180 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,760 |
| Kenosha, WI | $36,730 |
| Duluth, MN | $36,680 |
| Appleton, WI | $36,520 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $36,500 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,260 |
| Wausau, WI | $36,180 |
| Janesville, WI | $35,920 |
| Racine, WI | $35,800 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $35,780 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $35,720 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $35,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 26. Wyoming | $36,830 |
| 27. Virginia | $36,750 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $36,580 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $36,550 |
| 30. Rhode Island | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
| 32. North Dakota | $36,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.57 ($36,550 a year).
Do cooks make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $36,550 against $37,390 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for cook pay?
Wisconsin ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $39,640 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.