Food Preparation Workers Salary in Central New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,540 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.61
10th percentile $26,100
90th percentile $40,950
Employed locally 530
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,100
    25th
    $29,650
    50th (median)
    $34,540
    75th
    $36,700
    90th
    $40,950

    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

    Related occupations in Central New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,810
    Waiters and Waitresses$37,870
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,280
    Bartenders$27,320
    Cooks, Fast Food$36,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Central New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Central New Hampshire is $16.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.87 or more per hour.

    Is Central New Hampshire above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Central New Hampshire is 0.9% 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 Central New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,100 per year in Central New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,650.