How much does a cook make in Wisconsin?
$33,760a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Wisconsin. That is $16.23 an hour or $2,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.23
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,540Median: $33,760Highest 10%: $47,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,540 | $14.68 | |
| 25th | $31,470 | $15.13 | |
| Median | $33,760 | $16.23 | |
| 75th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 90th | $47,900 | $23.03 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $38,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 23. Illinois | $35,940 |
| 24. Virginia | $35,810 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,360 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $33,760 |
| 27. Mississippi | $33,410 |
| 28. Maryland | $32,150 |
| 29. Texas | $32,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $16.23 ($33,760 a year).
Do cooks make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $33,760 against $37,690 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for cook pay?
Wisconsin ranks 26 of 33 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $38,210 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.