Occupation Salary Profile

Food Preparation Workers

SOC Code: 35-2021

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

National Median (BLS)
$36,960
▲ +4.11% Nominal +0.83% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$37,390
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
34,470
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Food Preparation Workers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $29,020
25th Percentile $33,190
National Median (50th Percentile) $36,960
75th Percentile $41,220
90th Percentile $47,640
P10: $29,020 P50 (Median): $36,960 P90: $47,640