How much does a cook make in Wisconsin?
$28,920a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Wisconsin. That is $13.90 an hour or $2,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.90
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,550Median: $28,920Highest 10%: $34,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,550 | $10.84 | |
| 25th | $27,730 | $13.33 | |
| Median | $28,920 | $13.90 | |
| 75th | $32,910 | $15.82 | |
| 90th | $34,920 | $16.79 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,380 |
| Duluth, MN | $30,790 |
| Janesville, WI | $29,930 |
| Madison, WI | $29,640 |
| Wausau, WI | $29,600 |
| Kenosha, WI | $29,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $29,050 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,910 |
| Racine, WI | $28,810 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $28,750 |
| Green Bay, WI | $28,740 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 31. Indiana | $29,870 |
| 32. Michigan | $29,460 |
| 33. Wyoming | $28,950 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $28,920 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $28,810 |
| 36. Kansas | $28,640 |
| 37. Iowa | $28,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $13.90 ($28,920 a year).
Do cooks make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $28,920 against $30,890 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for cook pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $36,380 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.