Food Preparation Workers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,850 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $30,700
90th percentile $47,840
Employed locally 1,020
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,700
    25th
    $33,550
    50th (median)
    $36,850
    75th
    $41,090
    90th
    $47,840

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,340
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $48,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,370
    Bartenders $28,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Alaska is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.70 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Alaska is 7.7% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,700 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,550.