Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Wisconsin
Waiters and Waitresses in Wisconsin earn a median of $29,670 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,220
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,830; the top 10% earn over $61,770. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,060 median in Wisconsin
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,780 median in Wisconsin
- Bartenders$23,460 median in Wisconsin
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,600 median in Wisconsin
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,670 median in Wisconsin
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,080 median in Wisconsin
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Wisconsin
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Wisconsin?
The median is $29,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16,830 and the top 10% earn over $61,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.