The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of other amusement and recreation industries 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.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,020 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $19,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $28,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $32,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of other amusement and recreation industries. 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 $32,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $18,020.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of Other Amusement and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,500 | 4.00% | 13.62% |
| 2016 | $22,560 | 2.57% | - |
| 2015 | $21,980 | 4.60% | - |
| 2014 | $20,970 | 0.95% | - |
| 2013 | $20,770 | 2.26% | - |
| 2012 | $20,300 | - | - |
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.
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