Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $35,820 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $27,470
90th percentile $44,710
Employed locally 570
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,470
    25th
    $29,610
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $38,270
    90th
    $44,710

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bartenders $21,840
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,300
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,120
    Food Preparation Workers $30,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,310
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northwestern Wisconsin is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 2.7% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,470 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,610.