Food Preparation Workers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $26,910 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.94
10th percentile $19,130
90th percentile $36,680
Employed locally 1,400
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,130
    25th
    $23,030
    50th (median)
    $26,910
    75th
    $30,890
    90th
    $36,680

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 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
    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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,520
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,480
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,340
    Bartenders $28,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Beaumont, TX is $12.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Beaumont, TX is 21.4% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,130 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,030.