DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$25,219
vs National
+16.8%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$26,518
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$25,219
+16.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Wisconsin earns $25,219 in nominal terms, which is 16.8% above the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $26,518 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| crosshighway bp llc | $28,080 | 1 |
| MADAME PHO LLC | $25,438 | 1 |
| Salas Enterprises Inc. | $25,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Wisconsin?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Wisconsin is $25,219 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Wisconsin earns 16.8% more than the national median of $21,600, or $26,518 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.