Food Preparation Workers Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $36,300 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $50,550
Employed locally 230
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,740
    50th (median)
    $36,300
    75th
    $42,660
    90th
    $50,550

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 47% 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
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,660
    Salinas, CA $38,670
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $38,200

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,840
    Cooks, Fast Food $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,680
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,140
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,740
    Bartenders $34,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Hanford, CA is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Hanford, CA is 6.1% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,740.