The salary statistics of food preparation workers in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare food preparation worker salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,470 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,610 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $31,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,280 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for food preparation workers in the industry sector of information. 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 $38,280. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,610. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid food preparation workers is $18,470.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $25,610 | 8.67% | 24.25% |
| 2017 | $23,390 | 6.71% | - |
| 2016 | $21,820 | 4.95% | - |
| 2015 | $20,740 | -1.11% | - |
| 2014 | $20,970 | -2.53% | - |
| 2013 | $21,500 | 9.77% | - |
| 2012 | $19,400 | - | - |
The average salaries of food preparation workers in two industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed food preparation worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Publishing Industries (except Internet) | |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].