District of Columbia

Food Preparation Workers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$40,120
+18.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.29
 
10th Percentile
$36,400
Entry level
90th Percentile
$45,490
Senior level
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Salary Range

Food Preparation Workerss in District of Columbia earn between $36,400 and $45,490, with a mean of $40,120. The national average for this role is $33,938.

$40,120 mean
10th Percentile$36,40090th Percentile$45,490

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$40,120
National Average$33,938
Hawaii$41,410
Washington$41,210
Massachusetts$40,620
California$40,510
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.