How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Wisconsin?
$28,600a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in Wisconsin. That is $13.75 an hour or $2,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.75
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,240Median: $28,600Highest 10%: $36,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,240 | $10.69 | |
| 25th | $25,710 | $12.36 | |
| Median | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 75th | $33,390 | $16.05 | |
| 90th | $36,090 | $17.35 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,440 |
| Janesville, WI | $28,290 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,280 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $28,180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,070 |
| Wausau, WI | $27,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 31. Indiana | $28,790 |
| 32. New Mexico | $28,700 |
| 33. Utah | $28,670 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $28,600 |
| 35. North Carolina | $28,570 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $28,570 |
| 37. Ohio | $28,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $13.75 ($28,600 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $28,600 against $31,200 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $33,040 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.