Food Preparation Workers Salary in Kenosha, WI

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

Median annual salary $33,320 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.02
10th percentile $25,960
90th percentile $43,170
Employed locally 560
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,960
    25th
    $28,260
    50th (median)
    $33,320
    75th
    $37,790
    90th
    $43,170

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 58% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,060
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,790
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,570
    Bartenders $22,150
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Kenosha, WI is $16.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Kenosha, WI is 2.6% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,960 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,260.