Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $28,290 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $17,480
90th percentile $46,100
Employed locally 970
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,480
    25th
    $21,540
    50th (median)
    $28,290
    75th
    $36,450
    90th
    $46,100

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 38% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 62% 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 Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,330
    Bartenders $21,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,090
    Food Preparation Workers $30,490
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Janesville, WI is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.35 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Janesville, WI is 16.2% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,480 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,540.