Cooks (Short Order) Salary in Wisconsin
Cooks (Short Order) in Wisconsin earn a median of $28,130 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($35,880)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,550; the top 10% earn over $39,080. Nationally the range is $23,440 to $46,460.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,920 median in Wisconsin
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,550 median in Wisconsin
- Food Preparation Workers$34,070 median in Wisconsin
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,980 median in Wisconsin
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38,650 median in Wisconsin
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,600 median in Wisconsin
Cooks (Short Order) pay in Wisconsin
How much do cooks (short order) make in Wisconsin?
The median is $28,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,550 and the top 10% earn over $39,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for cooks (short order)?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 49 (−22% vs. the national median of $35,880). Living costs are not included.