District of Columbia

Food Preparation Workers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$41,350
+17.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.88
 
10th Percentile
$37,510
Entry level
90th Percentile
$45,370
Senior level
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Salary Range

Food Preparation Workers in District of Columbia earn between $37,510 and $45,370, with a mean of $41,350. The national average for this role is $35,285.

$41,350 mean
10th Percentile$37,51090th Percentile$45,370

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$41,350
National Average$35,285
Washington$42,660
Hawaii$41,670
California$41,480
Massachusetts$41,030
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.