Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $31,210 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.01
10th percentile $27,230
90th percentile $35,830
Employed locally 160
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,230
    25th
    $28,590
    50th (median)
    $31,210
    75th
    $34,750
    90th
    $35,830

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,770
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Western Wisconsin is $15.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Western Wisconsin is 9.4% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,230 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,590.