Food Preparation Workers
SOC code 35-2021 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
National employment
893,600
Mean annual wage
$35,290
Mean hourly wage
$16.96
Median annual wage
$35,320
Median hourly wage
$16.98
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,810 | $12.41 |
| 25th percentile | $29,950 | $14.40 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $35,320 | $16.98 |
| 75th percentile | $38,550 | $18.53 |
| 90th percentile | $45,340 | $21.80 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 35-3041$35,360/yr
- Waiters and Waitresses 35-3031$35,230/yr
- Dishwashers 35-9021$34,810/yr
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other 35-9099$35,840/yr
- Cooks, Short Order 35-2015$35,880/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.