The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of general merchandise 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 | $18,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $34,820 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of general merchandise 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 $34,820. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $18,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24,350 | 3.45% | 13.84% |
| 2016 | $23,510 | -2.64% | - |
| 2015 | $24,130 | 2.40% | - |
| 2014 | $23,550 | 3.52% | - |
| 2013 | $22,720 | 7.66% | - |
| 2012 | $20,980 | - | - |
The average salaries of food preparation workers in 34 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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