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How much does a waiter and waitress make in Janesville?

$28,990a year

Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area. That is $13.94 an hour or $2,416 a month.

Hourly
$13.94
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
247 of 392
Jobs in the area
820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,870Median: $28,990Highest 10%: $61,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$16,870$8.11
25th$20,170$9.70
Median$28,990$13.94
75th$45,660$21.95
90th$61,050$29.35

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.

Madison, WI$30,910
Appleton, WI$30,370
Milwaukee, WI$30,330
Racine, WI$30,020
Sheboygan, WI$29,980
Oshkosh, WI$29,840
Eau Claire, WI$29,720
Green Bay, WI$29,610
Kenosha, WI$29,480
Wausau, WI$29,060
Fond du Lac, WI$28,980
La Crosse, WI$28,380
Minneapolis, MN$25,920
Duluth, MN$23,150
Waiter and Waitress salary in Wisconsin Waiter and Waitress salary in all states

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
Food Preparation Worker$32,150
Cook$29,930
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
Salaries for every job in Janesville, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Janesville?

The median hourly pay in the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area is $13.94 ($28,990 a year).

Do waiter and waitresss make more in Janesville than the national average?

No: $28,990 against $35,230 nationally, 18% less.

How does Janesville compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $29,670, so Janesville pays 2% less.

Where does Janesville rank for waiter and waitress pay?

247 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Janesville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $16,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,050 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.