Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $28,060 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.49
10th percentile $21,820
90th percentile $35,030
Employed locally 4,720
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,820
    25th
    $22,650
    50th (median)
    $28,060
    75th
    $29,460
    90th
    $35,030

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,350
    Bartenders$21,770
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,570
    Food Preparation Workers$31,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in South Central Wisconsin is $13.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in South Central Wisconsin is 7.9% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,820 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,650.