Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $27,770 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.35
10th percentile $21,720
90th percentile $35,150
Employed locally 2,690
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,720
    25th
    $22,600
    50th (median)
    $27,770
    75th
    $29,270
    90th
    $35,150

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bartenders $22,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,980
    Food Preparation Workers $33,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Western Wisconsin is $13.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Western Wisconsin is 8.9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,720 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,600.