Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #36 of 51 · WI
13% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $28,440 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $28,060
Employment 6,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $17,830P25 $22,050 Median $28,060P75 $32,900P90 $37,440
About 80% of hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops in Wisconsin earn between $17,830 and $37,440. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Wisconsin is $28,440, about 13% below the U.S. average ($32,690). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $30,610 | $29,490 | 400 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $29,510 | $29,170 | 90 |
| Madison, WI | $29,000 | $30,420 | 860 |
| Kenosha, WI | $28,840 | $29,740 | 190 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $28,010 | $27,320 | 1,960 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $28,010 | $28,860 | 180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $27,970 | $29,040 | 220 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $27,940 | $28,680 | 510 |
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