How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Madison?
$25,850a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $12.43 an hour or $2,154 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.43
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 171
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,850Median: $25,850Highest 10%: $42,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,850 | $12.43 | |
| 25th | $25,850 | $12.43 | |
| Median | $25,850 | $12.43 | |
| 75th | $35,180 | $16.91 | |
| 90th | $42,450 | $20.41 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Milwaukee, WI | $25,470 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,060 |
| Cook | $42,960 |
| Cook | $38,440 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,940 |
| Food Server | $36,110 |
| Dishwasher | $32,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $30,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,820 |
| Cook | $29,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $12.43 ($25,850 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $25,850 against $35,840 nationally, 28% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $31,240, so Madison pays 17% less.
Where does Madison rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
153 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,450 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.