Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary by state
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$26,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$32,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$37,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$41,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$49,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
14,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary by industry
Food Services and Drinking Places
61,800 workers
$37,000
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
53,630 workers
$37,000
Special Food Services
7,770 workers
$40,000
Accommodation
4,530 workers
$45,000
Traveler Accommodation
4,500 workers
$45,000
Administrative and Support Services
4,210 workers
$40,000
Employment Services
3,930 workers
$40,000
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
2,540 workers
$39,500
Educational Services
2,530 workers
$40,500
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
2,060 workers
$40,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pays 6% below the average across 18 roles in the Food Preparation and Serving job family (family average $40,500).
Similar-paying roles in Food Preparation and Serving
How much does a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in the United States is $38,000 per year, or about $18.27 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $32,500 and $41,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Food Preparation and Serving roles?
The Food Preparation and Serving job family averages $40,500 across 18 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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