The salary statistics of food preparation workers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare food preparation worker salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $28,570 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $33,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for food preparation workers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $33,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid food preparation workers is $18,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $23,930 | 2.13% | 18.39% |
| 2017 | $23,420 | 3.54% | - |
| 2016 | $22,590 | 4.47% | - |
| 2015 | $21,580 | 5.19% | - |
| 2014 | $20,460 | 2.10% | - |
| 2013 | $20,030 | 2.50% | - |
| 2012 | $19,530 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].