Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Occupation
$34,130
National Median Salary
$16.41
Median Hourly Wage
13,613,490
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+78.4%
10 Year Change
$19,130
2014 Median
$34,130
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Household Appliance Manufacturing | $77,690 | 30 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $67,600 | — |
| Legal Services | $60,280 | 110 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $60,210 | 40 |
| Office Administrative Services | $59,710 | — |
Top Paying States for Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $42,960 | 55,610 |
| Washington | $41,330 | 295,060 |
| Vermont | $38,450 | 25,130 |
| Hawaii | $37,640 | 82,980 |
| California | $37,540 | 1,619,960 |
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