Food Preparation Workers Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Food Preparation Workers in Connecticut earn a median salary of $35,327 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.2% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 11,380 food preparation workers are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $34,530 to $36,520 depending on location.
$35,327
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$36,520
Highest paying metro
$34,530
Lowest paying metro
11,380
Employed in Connecticut
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $36,520 | $35,250 | $38,400 | 3,130 |
| New Haven, CT | $35,630 | $33,330 | $40,600 | 2,070 |
| Waterbury, CT | $35,490 | $34,050 | $36,270 | 1,250 |
| Connecticut | $35,040 | $33,280 | $36,920 | 430 |
| Norwich, CT | $34,750 | $33,340 | $35,910 | 940 |
| Hartford, CT | $34,530 | $33,360 | $36,000 | 3,560 |