The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of full-service restaurants are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food preparation worker salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,150 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $27,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $31,300 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of full-service restaurants. 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 $31,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $18,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food preparation workers in the industry of Full-Service Restaurants from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,150 | 4.54% | 16.41% |
| 2016 | $22,100 | 5.34% | - |
| 2015 | $20,920 | 4.49% | - |
| 2014 | $19,980 | 1.70% | - |
| 2013 | $19,640 | 1.48% | - |
| 2012 | $19,350 | - | - |
The average salaries of food preparation workers in ten industries within the accommodation and food services 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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