Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,180 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.43
10th percentile $24,410
90th percentile $44,520
Employed locally 2,160
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,410
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $34,180
    75th
    $37,690
    90th
    $44,520

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,080
    Bartenders $22,940
    Waiters and Waitresses $26,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,870
    Food Preparation Workers $30,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeastern Wisconsin is $16.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 7.2% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $24,410 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.