SOC 35-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Preparation Workers — Savannah
Savannah, GA · 10 metro areas compared
At $34,130, median pay for Food Preparation Workers in Savannah, GA tracks the national median of $35,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,130, median pay for Food Preparation Workers in Savannah, GA tracks the national median of $35,320 closely. Pay ranges from under $23,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $39,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,350 to $37,050.
Employment stands at 1,060, or 5.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $36,090. Of the 394 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 357th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,930 | −32.2% |
| 25th | $29,350 | −16.9% |
| Median (50th) | $34,130 | −3.4% |
| 75th | $37,050 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $39,080 | +10.6% |
| Mean | $33,290 | −5.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $36,090 | 17,060 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $34,950 | 520 | |
| 3 | Augusta | $32,090 | 1,120 | |
| 4 | Warner Robins | $31,830 | 420 | |
| 5 | Macon | $31,550 | 510 | |
| 6 | Athens | $31,190 | 510 | |
| 7 | Albany | $30,740 | 370 | |
| 8 | Hinesville | $30,690 | 100 | |
| 9 | Brunswick | $30,640 | 380 | |
| 10 | Dalton | $30,100 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Savannah run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $34,130 goes as far as $35,441 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,441US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,130 a year, 3.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,930 to $39,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,060 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $36,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Preparation Workers in Savannah, GA?
The median annual wage is $34,130, or $16.41 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 Savannah, GA is 3.4% 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 Savannah, GA earns more than $39,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,930 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 Atlanta, at $36,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,060 jobs in this occupation in Savannah, GA. 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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