Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $29,060 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.97
10th percentile $22,320
90th percentile $34,910
Employed locally 1,830
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,320
    25th
    $24,650
    50th (median)
    $29,060
    75th
    $30,970
    90th
    $34,910

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $35,480
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,620
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $33,550
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $33,430
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $31,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $31,470

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,850
    Bartenders$22,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,790
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,570
    Food Preparation Workers$33,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Kenosha, WI is $13.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.17 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Kenosha, WI is 4.7% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Kenosha?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,320 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,650.