Food Servers Salary in Wisconsin
Food Servers in Wisconsin earn a median of $34,670 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,680
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,640; the top 10% earn over $44,080. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,600 median in Wisconsin
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38,650 median in Wisconsin
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,670 median in Wisconsin
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,080 median in Wisconsin
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,530 median in Wisconsin
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,920 median in Wisconsin
Food Servers pay in Wisconsin
How much do food servers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $34,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,640 and the top 10% earn over $44,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.