Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $28,570 -18% vs national
Median hourly $13.74
10th percentile $16,140
90th percentile $42,060
Employed locally 1,180
National median $34,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,140
    25th
    $16,140
    50th (median)
    $28,570
    75th
    $38,370
    90th
    $42,060

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 36% Median Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,840
    Hawaii $62,110
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $58,030
    Salem, OR $49,900
    Bend, OR $45,810
    Virgin Islands $43,410

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,930
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $29,580
    College Station-Bryan, TX $29,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $29,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,060
    El Paso, TX $26,230

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,960
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,830
    Cooks, Restaurant$33,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,200
    Food Preparation Workers$29,770
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Houston, TX is $13.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.61 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 18% below the national median of $34,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $16,140 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,140.