Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Salary (2025)
Based on 84,630 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $25,470 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $31,200 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $35,840 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $39,880 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $47,550 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$25K
25th
$31K
Median
$36K
75th
$40K
90th
$48K
Highest Paying States for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $52,740 |
| Nebraska | $47,320 |
| Rhode Island | $45,130 |
| District of Columbia | $45,100 |
| Oregon | $42,740 |
| New York | $41,440 |
| California | $41,370 |
| Illinois | $40,720 |
| Arizona | $40,340 |
| Maryland | $38,760 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $52,740 per year, while Maryland has an average of $38,760 — a difference of $13,980. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 84,630 workers were employed as Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Others in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $36,810 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 35-9099