Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Wisconsin

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $37,605 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.2% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 9,360 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $36,570 to $40,330 depending on location.

$37,605 Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$40,330 Highest paying metro
$36,570 Lowest paying metro
9,360 Employed in Wisconsin

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      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Wisconsin

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Madison, WI $40,330 $36,620 $45,810 990
      Oshkosh, WI $39,210 $35,210 $44,930 240
      Wausau, WI $38,320 $35,530 $40,140 150
      Milwaukee, WI $37,880 $33,760 $44,480 2,550
      Western Wisconsin $37,840 $35,610 $42,050 850
      Janesville, WI $37,810 $35,010 $42,270 230
      Racine, WI $37,780 $35,740 $44,450 240
      Eau Claire, WI $37,590 $35,690 $42,160 310
      Green Bay, WI $37,510 $34,990 $43,230 430
      La Crosse, WI-MN $37,210 $35,170 $42,150 280
      Northeastern Wisconsin $37,160 $35,010 $43,110 840
      Kenosha, WI $37,160 $35,770 $43,090 270
      South Central Wisconsin $37,090 $34,510 $42,820 1,020
      Fond du Lac, WI $36,650 $33,280 $44,760 170
      Sheboygan, WI $36,590 $31,290 $43,680 200
      Appleton, WI $36,580 $34,100 $42,400 340
      Northwestern Wisconsin $36,570 $33,040 $42,350 250

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