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

    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.