How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Milwaukee?
$28,440a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $13.67 an hour or $2,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.67
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 208 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 17,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,530Median: $28,440Highest 10%: $36,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,530 | $10.83 | |
| 25th | $25,810 | $12.41 | |
| Median | $28,440 | $13.67 | |
| 75th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| 90th | $36,850 | $17.72 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $33,040 |
| Madison, WI | $29,820 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,260 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $29,210 |
| Kenosha, WI | $29,070 |
| Appleton, WI | $29,010 |
| Racine, WI | $28,670 |
| Green Bay, WI | $28,640 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $28,610 |
| Janesville, WI | $28,290 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,280 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $28,180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,070 |
| Wausau, WI | $27,830 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $40,080 |
| Cook | $38,980 |
| Cook | $37,180 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,470 |
| Food Server | $34,900 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $30,330 |
| Dishwasher | $29,170 |
| Cook | $28,910 |
| Cook | $28,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $13.67 ($28,440 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $28,440 against $31,200 nationally, 9% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $28,600, so Milwaukee pays 1% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
208 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,850 or more.
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.