salary$29,610 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Green Bay, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$60,310per year
Jobs in the area2,170people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Green Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,307 a month takes 53.0% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Green Bay, WI?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Green Bay, WI area is $29,610 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $17,050 and $60,310.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Green Bay?
Typical rent of $1,307 a month takes 53.0% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Green Bay, WI metro area.