Food Preparation Workers Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $30,490 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.66
10th percentile $19,770
90th percentile $41,160
Employed locally 550
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,770
    25th
    $26,400
    50th (median)
    $30,490
    75th
    $36,050
    90th
    $41,160

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,330
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $35,830
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,660
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $35,360
    Madison, WI $35,260
    Lewiston, ID-WA $35,210

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,330
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,290
    Bartenders $21,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,090
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Janesville, WI is $14.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.25 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Janesville, WI is 10.9% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Janesville?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,770 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,400.