Fast Food Worker Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median fast food worker in the Milwaukee area earns $28,440 a year ($13.67 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 1% below the Wisconsin median ($28,600). Half of the 17,490 fast food workers there earn between $25,810 and $34,360.
Median $28,440
10th: $22,53090th: $36,850
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,530 | $22,240 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $25,810 | $25,710 | $27,700 |
| Median | $28,440 | $28,600 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $34,360 | $33,390 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36,850 | $36,090 | $42,650 |
| Average | $29,370 | $29,110 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 17,490 | 67,750 | 3,854,050 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,570).
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $42,110
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
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Similar jobs in Milwaukee, WI
- Waiter: $30,330
- Bartender: $25,970
- Restaurant Cook: $37,180
- Food Service Supervisor: $40,080
- Food Preparation Worker: $35,470
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.