Food Preparation Workers Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $35,640 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $42,920
Employed locally 270
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $31,510
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $36,990
    90th
    $42,920

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 40% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $40,220
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $39,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,300
    Colorado $38,670
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,390
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $38,270

    Related occupations in Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,280
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,760
    Bartenders $33,860
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Grants Pass?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Grants Pass, OR is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

    Is Grants Pass above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Grants Pass, OR 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,510.