Food Preparation Worker Salary in the Industry of Spectator Sports

The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of spectator sports are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food preparation worker salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$18,360
25th Percentile Wage
$20,290
50th Percentile Wage
$22,890
75th Percentile Wage
$27,160
90th Percentile Wage
$32,960

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of spectator sports. 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 $32,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $22,890. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $18,360.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of Spectator Sports from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$22,890
0.09% 16.12%
2016
$22,870
-0.66% -
2015
$23,020
10.17% -
2014
$20,680
2.22% -
2013
$20,220
5.04% -
2012
$19,200
- -

Table 3. Compare Food Preparation Worker Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of food preparation workers in twelve industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$23,970
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$23,920
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$23,920
Amusement Parks and Arcades
$23,850
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$23,500
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$23,430
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$23,240
Gambling Industries
$23,180
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$23,120
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$23,110
Performing Arts Companies
$23,050
Spectator Sports
$22,890

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