Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Sheboygan, WI

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

Median annual salary $28,580 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.74
10th percentile $20,700
90th percentile $35,020
Employed locally 1,170
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,700
    25th
    $23,300
    50th (median)
    $28,580
    75th
    $31,990
    90th
    $35,020

    Sheboygan economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,898 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 60% 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 Sheboygan, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,070
    Bartenders $25,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,600
    Food Preparation Workers $31,610
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Sheboygan, WI is $13.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Sheboygan, WI is 6.2% 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 Sheboygan?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,700 per year in Sheboygan, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,300.