Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $28,300 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.61
10th percentile $21,660
90th percentile $35,070
Employed locally 760
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,660
    25th
    $22,650
    50th (median)
    $28,300
    75th
    $29,560
    90th
    $35,070

    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

    Related occupations in Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bartenders$21,840
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,120
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,820
    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 Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northwestern Wisconsin is $13.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 7.2% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,660 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,650.