How much does a waiter and waitress make in Wisconsin?
$29,670a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Wisconsin. That is $14.26 an hour or $2,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.26
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,830Median: $29,670Highest 10%: $61,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,830 | $8.09 | |
| 25th | $21,000 | $10.10 | |
| Median | $29,670 | $14.26 | |
| 75th | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| 90th | $61,770 | $29.70 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Janesville, WI | $28,990 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $28,980 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,380 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $25,920 |
| Duluth, MN | $23,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 29. Utah | $31,150 |
| 30. North Dakota | $30,890 |
| 31. Idaho | $30,050 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $29,670 |
| 33. Kentucky | $29,660 |
| 34. Missouri | $29,400 |
| 35. South Dakota | $28,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $14.26 ($29,670 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $29,670 against $35,230 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Wisconsin ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $30,910 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.