Waiter Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median waiter in the Milwaukee area earns $30,330 a year ($14.58 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($35,230) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($29,670). Half of the 10,020 waiters there earn between $22,030 and $44,720.
Median $30,330
10th: $17,92090th: $61,890
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17,920 | $16,830 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $22,030 | $21,000 | $27,750 |
| Median | $30,330 | $29,670 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $44,720 | $43,150 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $61,890 | $61,770 | $64,720 |
| Average | $35,250 | $34,570 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 10,020 | 36,220 | 2,270,910 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 37th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Seattle, WA: $57,280
- Portland, OR: $54,780
- New York, NY: $47,610
- Phoenix, AZ: $47,530
- Buffalo, NY: $46,580
- Washington, DC: $46,040
- Grand Rapids, MI: $42,930
- San Jose, CA: $41,920
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- Fast Food Worker: $28,440
- 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.