The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of used 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 | $18,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $24,410 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $25,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of used 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 $25,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $18,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of Used Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22,600 | 5.75% | 15.18% |
| 2015 | $21,300 | 3.99% | - |
| 2014 | $20,450 | 6.11% | - |
| 2013 | $19,200 | 0.16% | - |
| 2012 | $19,170 | - | - |
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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