How much does a waiter and waitress make in Kenosha?
$29,480a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Kenosha, WI metro area. That is $14.17 an hour or $2,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.17
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 236 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,160Median: $29,480Highest 10%: $61,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,160 | $8.25 | |
| 25th | $20,590 | $9.90 | |
| Median | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| 75th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 90th | $61,830 | $29.73 |
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 |
| Wausau, WI | $29,060 |
| Janesville, WI | $28,990 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $28,980 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,380 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $25,920 |
| Duluth, MN | $23,150 |
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 Preparation Worker | $34,840 |
| Food Server | $34,300 |
| Dishwasher | $29,960 |
| Cook | $29,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,070 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Kenosha?
The median hourly pay in the Kenosha, WI metro area is $14.17 ($29,480 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Kenosha than the national average?
No: $29,480 against $35,230 nationally, 16% less.
How does Kenosha compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $29,670, so Kenosha pays 1% less.
Where does Kenosha rank for waiter and waitress pay?
236 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Kenosha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,830 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.