Baristas Salary in Wisconsin
Baristas in Wisconsin earn a median of $28,600 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,750
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,240; the top 10% earn over $36,090. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,980 median in Wisconsin
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,080 median in Wisconsin
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,920 median in Wisconsin
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,600 median in Wisconsin
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,670 median in Wisconsin
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,670 median in Wisconsin
Baristas pay in Wisconsin
How much do baristas make in Wisconsin?
The median is $28,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,240 and the top 10% earn over $36,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.