Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $33,260 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.99
10th percentile $26,890
90th percentile $38,590
Employed locally 330
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,890
    25th
    $28,540
    50th (median)
    $33,260
    75th
    $37,490
    90th
    $38,590

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,080
    Bartenders$22,940
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,030
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,870
    Food Preparation Workers$30,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeastern Wisconsin is $15.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.17 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 3.5% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $26,890 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,540.