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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Wisconsin

Food Preparation Workers in Wisconsin earn a median of $34,070 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$34,070
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($35,320)
Rank among states
28 of 51
Jobs in the state
17,990

Pay range in Wisconsin

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,080; the top 10% earn over $44,290. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Wisconsin

How much do food preparation workers make in Wisconsin?

The median is $34,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,080 and the top 10% earn over $44,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Wisconsin a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $35,320). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses