The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Madison, WI is $30,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,440.
Pay spans roughly $18,250 at the 10th percentile to $59,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.67 per hour. An estimated 5,330 people work as waiters and waitresses in Madison, WI.
| Median (annual) | $30,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.67 |
| 10th percentile | $18,250 |
| 90th percentile | $59,270 |
| Employment | 5,330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.