How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Milwaukee?
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $12.25 an hour or $2,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.25
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 171
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,470 | $12.25 | |
| 25th | $25,470 | $12.25 | |
| Median | $25,470 | $12.25 | |
| 75th | $34,350 | $16.51 | |
| 90th | $38,940 | $18.72 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Madison, WI | $25,850 |
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 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $12.25 ($25,470 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $25,470 against $35,840 nationally, 29% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $31,240, so Milwaukee pays 18% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
154 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,940 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.