SOC 35-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Racine, WI the median wage is $26,690.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Racine, WI the median wage is $26,690. That is 21.5% lower than the national median of $33,980. Pay ranges from under $16,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $37,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $19,420 to $30,370.
Employment stands at 170, or 2.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $28,710. Of the 265 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 263rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,440 | −51.6% |
| 25th | $19,420 | −42.8% |
| Median (50th) | $26,690 | −21.5% |
| 75th | $30,370 | −10.6% |
| 90th | $37,250 | +9.6% |
| Mean | $26,740 | −21.3% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $28,710 | 1,100 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $27,310 | 2,090 | |
| 3 | Sheboygan | $27,290 | 100 | |
| 4 | Kenosha | $26,930 | 200 | |
| 5 | Appleton | $26,820 | 340 | |
| 6 | Wausau | $26,690 | 130 | |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $26,640 | 180 | |
| 8 | Green Bay | $26,480 | 450 | |
| 9 | La Crosse | $26,430 | 260 | |
| 10 | Janesville | $26,260 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $26,690 goes as far as $28,363 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,363US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,690 a year, 21.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $16,440 to $37,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $28,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $26,690, or $12.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $33,980, so pay in Racine, WI is 21.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Racine, WI earns more than $37,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $16,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Madison, at $28,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Racine, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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