The average salary for Food Preparation Workers in the United States is around $30720 per year.
In the United States, Food Preparation Workers earn an average hourly wage of $14.77 and a mean annual wage of $30720.
$14.77
$30720
For Food Preparation Workers positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $10.47 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $12.44 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $14.32, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $16.81. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $18.65 hourly.
When considering annual wages for Food Preparation Workers roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $21770 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $25880 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $29790. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $34970, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $38780 per year.
$10.47
$21770
$12.44
$25880
$14.32
$29790
$16.81
$34970
$18.65
$38780
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)