Food Service Manager Salary in Wisconsin
Food service managers in Wisconsin earned a median of $61,810 a year ($29.72 an hour) and a mean of $68,600 in May 2025. The median is 10.9% below the U.S. median of $69,390, ranking 44th of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $61,810
- Median hourly
- $29.72
- Mean annual
- $68,600
- Jobs on record
- 6,000
Grey needle: U.S. median, $69,390 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Wisconsin compare on pay for food service managers?
Wisconsin ranks 44th of 54 states and territories. Washington is highest at $95,190, $33,380 more than the Wisconsin median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 42 | $62,610 | -10% | 590 |
| Oregon | 43 | $62,110 | -10% | 4,420 |
| Wisconsin | 44 | $61,810 | -11% | 6,000 |
| Louisiana | 45 | $61,400 | -12% | 1,950 |
| Michigan | 46 | $60,790 | -12% | 9,240 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Wisconsin pay go further after prices?
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the U.S. average, so the $61,810 median buys about what $65,689 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $69,390 U.S. median. On this measure Wisconsin ranks 44th of 51, down from 43rd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Wisconsin pay food service managers the most?
Janesville-Beloit, WI is highest at $65,000, 5.2% above the Wisconsin median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $65,000 | 120 |
| Kenosha, WI | $63,680 | 180 |
| Appleton, WI | $63,190 | 180 |
| Madison, WI | $63,180 | 780 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $61,690 | 180 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,060 | 330 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,910 | 190 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $59,810 | 80 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $59,590 | 180 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $59,240 | 400 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $58,400 | 90 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $57,970 | 120 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $56,430 | 310 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $56,040 | 160 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $55,280 | 100 |
| Wausau, WI | $53,190 | 120 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Wisconsin is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many food service managers work in Wisconsin?
BLS counts 6,000 jobs in Wisconsin, 2.5% of the 238,430 in the U.S. That is the 12th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin, a location quotient of 1.33: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.33 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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