Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $28,850 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.87
10th percentile $17,090
90th percentile $48,150
Employed locally 1,090
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,090
    25th
    $21,930
    50th (median)
    $28,850
    75th
    $37,580
    90th
    $48,150

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 36% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 64% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,060
    Bartenders $22,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,790
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,570
    Food Preparation Workers $33,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Kenosha, WI is $13.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Kenosha, WI is 14.5% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,090 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,930.