How much does a food server make in Wisconsin?
$34,670a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Wisconsin. That is $16.67 an hour or $2,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.67
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,640Median: $34,670Highest 10%: $44,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,640 | $13.77 | |
| 25th | $31,210 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 75th | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| 90th | $44,080 | $21.19 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,420 |
| Madison, WI | $36,110 |
| Duluth, MN | $35,880 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $35,850 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $34,900 |
| La Crosse, WI | $34,850 |
| Green Bay, WI | $34,730 |
| Racine, WI | $34,530 |
| Kenosha, WI | $34,300 |
| Appleton, WI | $34,280 |
| Janesville, WI | $34,000 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $33,860 |
| Wausau, WI | $33,750 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $33,640 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $33,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 21. Virginia | $35,090 |
| 22. Illinois | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $34,670 |
| 25. Michigan | $34,260 |
| 26. Idaho | $34,220 |
| 27. Florida | $33,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $16.67 ($34,670 a year).
Do food servers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $34,670 against $35,360 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for food server pay?
Wisconsin ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays food servers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $36,420 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.