Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,850 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.35
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $36,800
Employed locally 400
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,190
    50th (median)
    $29,850
    75th
    $33,950
    90th
    $36,800

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Bartenders $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $32,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,620
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northwest Illinois is $14.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.40 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northwest Illinois is 13.4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,190.