The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of specialty food stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food preparation worker salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $20,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $24,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $29,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of specialty food stores. 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 $29,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $17,380.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of Specialty Food Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $20,850 | 5.76% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | $19,650 | 2.49% | - |
| 2014 | $19,160 | 0.16% | - |
| 2013 | $19,130 | 0.89% | - |
| 2012 | $18,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of food preparation workers in ten industries within the retail trade 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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