Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $28,430 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $15,750
90th percentile $45,920
Employed locally 510
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,750
    25th
    $20,620
    50th (median)
    $28,430
    75th
    $36,590
    90th
    $45,920

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 39% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,390
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $38,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $36,590
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $36,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,900
    Wichita, KS $34,800

    Related occupations in Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,780
    Food Preparation Workers$30,160
    Bartenders$23,080
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,310
    Cooks, Fast Food$28,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Fond du Lac, WI is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Fond du Lac, WI is 15.8% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,750 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,620.