The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Wisconsin is $29,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,370.
Pay spans roughly $17,100 at the 10th percentile to $48,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.97 per hour. An estimated 39,510 people work as waiters and waitresses in Wisconsin.
| Median (annual) | $29,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.97 |
| 10th percentile | $17,100 |
| 90th percentile | $48,120 |
| Employment | 39,510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.