SOC 35-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Preparation Workers — Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Food Preparation Workers in Fond du Lac, WI is $31,720 per year, 10.2% below the national median of $35,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Food Preparation Workers in Fond du Lac, WI is $31,720 per year, 10.2% below the national median of $35,320. Half of workers earn between $27,780 and $37,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,640 and the ninetieth at $39,420.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 7.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $36,940. Of the 200 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 183rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,640 | −33.1% |
| 25th | $27,780 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $31,720 | −10.2% |
| 75th | $37,220 | +5.4% |
| 90th | $39,420 | +11.6% |
| Mean | $32,420 | −8.2% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $36,940 | 2,330 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $35,470 | 4,500 | |
| 3 | La Crosse | $34,900 | 660 | |
| 4 | Kenosha | $34,840 | 490 | |
| 5 | Appleton | $34,060 | 650 | |
| 6 | Eau Claire | $33,680 | 580 | |
| 7 | Green Bay | $32,720 | 1,260 | |
| 8 | Oshkosh | $32,340 | 500 | |
| 9 | Janesville | $32,150 | 490 | |
| 10 | Wausau | $31,720 | 440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fond du Lac run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $31,720 goes as far as $33,709 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,709US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,720 a year, 10.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,640 to $39,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $36,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Preparation Workers in Fond du Lac, WI?
The median annual wage is $31,720, or $15.25 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 $35,320, so pay in Fond du Lac, WI is 10.2% 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 Fond du Lac, WI earns more than $39,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,640 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 $36,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Fond du Lac, 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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