How much does a hotel make in Wisconsin?
$35,360a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Wisconsin. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,650Median: $35,360Highest 10%: $38,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,650 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $30,620 | $14.72 | |
| Median | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 90th | $38,100 | $18.32 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $38,150 |
| Madison, WI | $36,410 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $36,160 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $35,720 |
| Duluth, MN | $35,710 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $35,690 |
| Appleton, WI | $35,640 |
| Kenosha, WI | $35,610 |
| La Crosse, WI | $35,210 |
| Green Bay, WI | $35,180 |
| Wausau, WI | $35,110 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $34,680 |
| Racine, WI | $33,160 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $32,730 |
| Janesville, WI | $30,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 20. Maryland | $35,860 |
| 21. Delaware | $35,730 |
| 22. Illinois | $35,410 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $35,360 |
| 24. Montana | $35,330 |
| 25. Wyoming | $35,050 |
| 26. Florida | $35,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.00 ($35,360 a year).
Do hotels make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $35,360 against $35,070 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for hotel pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays hotels the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $38,150 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.