The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of employment services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food preparation worker salaries in different industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $17,660 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,270 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $22,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $25,510 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $30,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of employment services. 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 $30,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $17,660.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of Employment Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $22,100 | 4.66% | 13.76% |
| 2016 | $21,070 | 5.46% | - |
| 2015 | $19,920 | 2.96% | - |
| 2014 | $19,330 | 0.52% | - |
| 2013 | $19,230 | 0.88% | - |
| 2012 | $19,060 | - | - |
The average salaries of food preparation workers in seven industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of food preparation workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | |
| Other Support Services | |
| Facilities Support Services | |
| Office Administrative Services | |
| Temporary Help Services | |
| Administrative and Support Services | |
| Employment Services | |