The salary statistics and trend of food preparation workers in the industry of repair and maintenance are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food preparation worker salaries in different industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $15,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $16,580 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $17,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $19,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $20,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food preparation workers in the industry of repair and maintenance. 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 $20,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $17,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food preparation workers is $15,810.
The average salaries of food preparation workers in three industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector are shown in Table 3. We note that with an annual salary of $17,800, the repair and maintenance industry is the highest paying industry for food preparation workers among the sector of other services (except federal, state, and local government). For salary information of food preparation workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Repair and Maintenance | |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | |
| Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance | |