Food Preparation Workers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,040 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $37,590
Employed locally 430
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $35,040
    75th
    $36,920
    90th
    $37,590

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,840
    Bartenders $33,660
    Dishwashers $34,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Connecticut is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Connecticut is 2.4% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.