Food Preparation Workers Salary in Delaware

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Delaware

Food Preparation Workers in Delaware earn a median salary of $32,505 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -5% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 1,160 food preparation workers are employed across Delaware, with salaries ranging from $30,550 to $34,460 depending on location.

$32,505 Avg median salary in Delaware
$34,460 Highest paying metro
$30,550 Lowest paying metro
1,160 Employed in Delaware

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      Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Delaware

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Sussex Delaware $34,460 $29,730 $38,980 710
      Dover, DE $30,550 $30,290 $34,900 450

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