SOC 35-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Preparation Workers — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
At $35,390, median pay for Food Preparation Workers in Yuma, AZ tracks the national median of $35,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,390, median pay for Food Preparation Workers in Yuma, AZ tracks the national median of $35,320 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,650 and $38,160. The lowest tenth earn under $30,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $39,960.
Employment stands at 330, or 4.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Flagstaff leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 211th of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | −13.4% |
| 25th | $31,650 | −10.4% |
| Median (50th) | $35,390 | +0.2% |
| 75th | $38,160 | +8.0% |
| 90th | $39,960 | +13.1% |
| Mean | $35,430 | +0.3% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagstaff | $37,710 | 570 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $37,580 | 11,910 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $35,260 | 2,350 | |
| 4 | Lake Havasu City | $35,180 | 370 | |
| 5 | Prescott Valley | $35,090 | 360 | |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $33,610 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $35,390 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$35,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,144US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,390 a year, 0.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,580 to $39,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $37,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Preparation Workers in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $35,390, or $17.01 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 Yuma, AZ is 0.2% higher. 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 Yuma, AZ earns more than $39,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,580 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 Flagstaff, at $37,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. 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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