How much does a food preparation worker make in Wisconsin?
$34,070a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Wisconsin. That is $16.38 an hour or $2,839 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,080Median: $34,070Highest 10%: $44,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,080 | $12.54 | |
| 25th | $28,870 | $13.88 | |
| Median | $34,070 | $16.38 | |
| 75th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 90th | $44,290 | $21.29 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Janesville, WI | $32,150 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $31,720 |
| Wausau, WI | $31,720 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $30,810 |
| Racine, WI | $30,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 25. Illinois | $34,850 |
| 26. Minnesota | $34,850 |
| 27. Ohio | $34,530 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $34,070 |
| 29. Montana | $33,860 |
| 30. Utah | $33,540 |
| 31. Nevada | $33,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $16.38 ($34,070 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $34,070 against $35,320 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for food preparation worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays food preparation workers the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $36,940 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.