The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of animal slaughtering and processing 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 | $19,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $32,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of animal slaughtering and processing. 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 $38,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $19,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of Animal Slaughtering and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,630 | 10.93% | 26.32% |
| 2016 | $23,720 | -8.98% | - |
| 2015 | $25,850 | 0.70% | - |
| 2014 | $25,670 | 22.17% | - |
| 2013 | $19,980 | 1.80% | - |
| 2012 | $19,620 | - | - |
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.
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