Cooks, Short Order pay in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the median pay for cooks, short order is $13.52 an hour ($28,130 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.

$13.52Median hourly pay

$27,440–$32,590Middle half of workers, yearly

2,270People in this job in Wisconsin

That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). Wisconsin ranks 41st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for cooks, short order in Wisconsin

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$10.84	$22,550
25% of workers	$13.19	$27,440
Half of workers (median)	$13.52	$28,130
75% of workers	$15.67	$32,590
90% of workers	$18.79	$39,080

Cooks, Short Order pay in Wisconsin metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
La Crosse-Onalaska	$28,700	60
Madison	$28,650	0
Racine-Mount Pleasant	$28,400	60
Milwaukee-Waukesha	$28,130	0
Kenosha	$27,790	50
Green Bay	$27,730	100
Appleton	$27,720	80

Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for cooks, short order

Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -5.2% over ten years, declining · about 17,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Wisconsin

Job	Median yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$28,600
Cooks, Restaurant	$36,550
Food Preparation Workers	$34,070
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$38,650
Cooks, Fast Food	$28,920
Bakers	$37,310
Butchers and Meat Cutters	$45,980
Chefs and Head Cooks	$61,300

Other job titles for this job

Snack Bar CookBroiler CookBarbecue CookBed and Breakfast CookB and B CookBreakfast Line CookChuck Wagon CookDeli CookFood and Beverage AttendantFood ClerkGriddle AttendantGriddle Cook

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.