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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $19,340 -44.5% vs national
Median hourly $9.30
10th percentile $15,170
90th percentile $35,910
Employed locally 40
National median $34,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,170
    25th
    $17,330
    50th (median)
    $19,340
    75th
    $25,870
    90th
    $35,910

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary vs area income 31% Median Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary is 69% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,570
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,060

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,660
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,740
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,360
    Food Preparation Workers$23,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,500
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$26,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Laredo, TX is $9.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.27 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo 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 Laredo, TX is 44.5% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $15,170 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,330.