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Food preparation workers Salary in the United States
Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.
Median annual salary
$34,220
~$16/hr · ~$2,852/mo
Total US jobs
903K
Decline
Education
No formal educational credential
Growth: -3%
Salary range
10th %ile
$23,490
25th %ile
$28,740
Median
$34,220
75th %ile
$37,540
90th %ile
$44,260
Top US metros for food preparation workers
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | $41,340 |
| Boulder, CO | $41,490 |
| Minot, ND | $36,340 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $34,640 |
| Bismarck, ND | $35,850 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $35,210 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $42,830 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $35,250 |
| Carson City, NV | $37,510 |
| Mankato, MN | $34,460 |
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