How much does a cook make in Wisconsin?
$28,130a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Wisconsin. That is $13.52 an hour or $2,344 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.52
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,550Median: $28,130Highest 10%: $39,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,550 | $10.84 | |
| 25th | $27,440 | $13.19 | |
| Median | $28,130 | $13.52 | |
| 75th | $32,590 | $15.67 | |
| 90th | $39,080 | $18.79 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $32,150 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,960 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,700 |
| Madison, WI | $28,650 |
| Racine, WI | $28,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,130 |
| Kenosha, WI | $27,790 |
| Green Bay, WI | $27,730 |
| Appleton, WI | $27,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 38. South Carolina | $29,640 |
| 39. Ohio | $29,290 |
| 40. Mississippi | $28,180 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $28,130 |
| 42. West Virginia | $27,440 |
| 43. Kansas | $27,400 |
| 44. Georgia | $26,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $13.52 ($28,130 a year).
Do cooks make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $28,130 against $35,880 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for cook pay?
Wisconsin ranks 41 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $32,150 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.