Food Preparation Workers Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $37,780 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $32,740
90th percentile $50,970
Employed locally 720
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,740
    25th
    $35,590
    50th (median)
    $37,780
    75th
    $42,680
    90th
    $50,970

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,810
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $38,270
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $38,090
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,920
    Massachusetts $37,780

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,820
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,430
    Cooks, Restaurant $45,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,010
    Bartenders $36,160
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $35,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Barnstable Town, MA is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.67 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 10.4% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,740 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,590.