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Food Preparation Workers Salary in New Haven, CT (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,140 employed

Annual Mean
$41,690
$20.04/hr
Annual Median
$36,970
$17.78/hr
Bottom 10%
$34,010
$16.35/hr
Top 10%
$61,000
$29.33/hr
Location vs National Average
New Haven, CT
$41,690
Difference
+18.1% vs US avg
US National
$35,290

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$34,010
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$35,270
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$36,970
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$45,850
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$61,000

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$34K

25th

$35K

Median

$37K

75th

$46K

90th

$61K

New Haven, CT has a moderate number of Food Preparation Workers positions (approximately 2,140), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In New Haven, CT, Food Preparation Workers salaries range from $34,010 at the 10th percentile to $61,000 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $26,990 (73% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.