Food Preparation Workers Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $22,610 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.87
10th percentile $18,730
90th percentile $36,220
Employed locally 330
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,730
    25th
    $20,520
    50th (median)
    $22,610
    75th
    $28,790
    90th
    $36,220

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 57% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,810
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,300
    Salinas, CA $38,670
    California $38,150
    Vallejo, CA $37,790

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,420
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,410
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $32,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,230
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $21,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Gadsden, AL is $10.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Gadsden, AL is 33.9% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,730 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,520.