How much does a waiter and waitress make in Milwaukee?
$30,330a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $14.58 an hour or $2,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.58
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 216 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 10,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,920Median: $30,330Highest 10%: $61,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,920 | $8.62 | |
| 25th | $22,030 | $10.59 | |
| Median | $30,330 | $14.58 | |
| 75th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 90th | $61,890 | $29.75 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Madison, WI | $30,910 |
| Appleton, WI | $30,370 |
| 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 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $40,080 |
| Cook | $38,980 |
| Cook | $37,180 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,470 |
| Food Server | $34,900 |
| Dishwasher | $29,170 |
| Cook | $28,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,440 |
| Cook | $28,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $14.58 ($30,330 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $30,330 against $35,230 nationally, 14% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $29,670, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for waiter and waitress pay?
216 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,890 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.