SOC 35-9099 · May 2025 · United States
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other across the United States is $35,840 per year, measured over 84,630 jobs. The highest state median is in Nebraska, at $46,170.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 113.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Nebraska pays $46,170 and West Virginia pays $21,640.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | $46,170 | — | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $43,540 | 410 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $39,080 | 600 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $38,880 | 2,720 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $38,580 | 40 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $38,210 | 370 | |
| 7 | Indiana | $38,160 | — | |
| 8 | Arizona | $37,600 | 1,060 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $37,500 | 3,540 | |
| 10 | Utah | $37,180 | 290 |
States with the most Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 30,730 | $36,910 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 4,670 | $30,160 | |
| 3 | Texas | 4,030 | $30,210 | |
| 4 | Florida | 3,900 | $34,200 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 3,780 | $36,290 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | 3,670 | $21,820 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 3,540 | $37,500 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 3,260 | $27,540 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 3,130 | $25,740 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 2,970 | $35,710 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem | $49,900 | 40 |
| 2 | Kahului | $49,400 | 40 |
| 3 | Omaha | $48,070 | — |
| 4 | Bend | $45,810 | 30 |
| 5 | San Jose | $44,720 | 1,430 |
| 6 | Trenton | $43,350 | 360 |
| 7 | Manchester | $43,330 | 110 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $41,970 | 2,740 |
| 9 | Atlantic City | $41,180 | 400 |
| 10 | Nashville | $40,370 | 550 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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