How much does a food preparation worker make in Kenosha?
$34,840a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Kenosha, WI metro area. That is $16.75 an hour or $2,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.75
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,330Median: $34,840Highest 10%: $45,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,330 | $13.14 | |
| 25th | $28,850 | $13.87 | |
| Median | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 75th | $40,000 | $19.23 | |
| 90th | $45,010 | $21.64 |
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 |
| Appleton, WI | $34,060 |
| Duluth, MN | $34,010 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $33,680 |
| Green Bay, WI | $32,720 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $32,340 |
| Janesville, WI | $32,150 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $31,720 |
| Wausau, WI | $31,720 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $30,810 |
| Racine, WI | $30,460 |
Related jobs in Kenosha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,530 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Cook | $38,150 |
| Cook | $36,730 |
| Food Server | $34,300 |
| Dishwasher | $29,960 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,480 |
| Cook | $29,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,070 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Kenosha?
The median hourly pay in the Kenosha, WI metro area is $16.75 ($34,840 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Kenosha than the national average?
No: $34,840 against $35,320 nationally, 1% less.
How does Kenosha compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $34,070, so Kenosha pays 2% more.
Where does Kenosha rank for food preparation worker pay?
141 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Kenosha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,010 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.