Food Preparation Workers Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,840 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.35
10th percentile $25,140
90th percentile $37,660
Employed locally 1,010
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,140
    25th
    $27,860
    50th (median)
    $29,840
    75th
    $33,380
    90th
    $37,660

    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 East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,130
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,320
    Bartenders$27,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,320
    Cooks, Short Order$30,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in East South Dakota is $14.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.60 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in East South Dakota is 12.8% below 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,140 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,860.