How much does a food preparation worker make in Janesville?
$32,150a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area. That is $15.46 an hour or $2,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.46
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 206 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,430Median: $32,150Highest 10%: $44,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,430 | $12.71 | |
| 25th | $27,530 | $13.24 | |
| Median | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 75th | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| 90th | $44,200 | $21.25 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Madison, WI | $36,940 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $35,470 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $35,100 |
| La Crosse, WI | $34,900 |
| Kenosha, WI | $34,840 |
| Appleton, WI | $34,060 |
| Duluth, MN | $34,010 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $33,680 |
| Green Bay, WI | $32,720 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $32,340 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $31,720 |
| Wausau, WI | $31,720 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $30,810 |
| Racine, WI | $30,460 |
Related jobs in Janesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cook | $38,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,690 |
| Cook | $35,920 |
| Food Server | $34,000 |
| Cook | $29,930 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $28,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,290 |
| Dishwasher | $28,140 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,450 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $26,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Janesville?
The median hourly pay in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area is $15.46 ($32,150 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Janesville than the national average?
No: $32,150 against $35,320 nationally, 9% less.
How does Janesville compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $34,070, so Janesville pays 6% less.
Where does Janesville rank for food preparation worker pay?
206 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Janesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,200 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.