The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food preparation worker salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,450 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,520 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $25,800 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $32,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) food preparation workers is $32,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,520. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $19,450.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,520 | 1.96% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | $23,060 | 6.46% | - |
| 2015 | $21,570 | 5.29% | - |
| 2014 | $20,430 | -7.29% | - |
| 2013 | $21,920 | 11.36% | - |
| 2012 | $19,430 | - | - |
The average salaries of food preparation workers in twelve industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of food preparation workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | |
| Beverage Manufacturing | |
| Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | |
| Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | |
| Other Food Manufacturing | |
| Food Manufacturing | |
| Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | |
| Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | |
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