Food Preparation Workers Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $35,620 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $28,180
90th percentile $43,240
Employed locally 1,100
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,180
    25th
    $30,800
    50th (median)
    $35,620
    75th
    $37,690
    90th
    $43,240

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 55% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $36,980
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $36,350
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,110
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $36,010
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $35,980
    Jacksonville, FL $35,630

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,940
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,740
    Bartenders $29,920
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Crestview, FL is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Crestview, FL is 4.1% 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,180 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,800.