Food Preparation Workers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $35,400 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $26,350
90th percentile $43,590
Employed locally 590
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,350
    25th
    $29,840
    50th (median)
    $35,400
    75th
    $37,200
    90th
    $43,590

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 41% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 59% 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
    Minot, ND $36,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,660
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $35,490
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $35,260
    Minnesota $34,820
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $34,820

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,360
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,240
    Bartenders $46,080
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Ann Arbor, MI is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.56 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 3.4% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,350 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,840.