Food Preparation Workers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $26,570 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.78
10th percentile $18,620
90th percentile $35,570
Employed locally 1,230
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,620
    25th
    $22,660
    50th (median)
    $26,570
    75th
    $29,950
    90th
    $35,570

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,770
    Midland, TX $29,620
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,570
    Sherman-Denison, TX $28,190

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$24,550
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,020
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,130
    Bartenders$23,810
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Amarillo, TX is $12.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Amarillo, TX is 22.4% below 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,620 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,660.