Food Preparation Workers Salary in Homosassa Springs, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Homosassa Springs, FL

Median annual salary $32,900 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.82
10th percentile $25,100
90th percentile $38,590
Employed locally 350
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,100
    25th
    $28,440
    50th (median)
    $32,900
    75th
    $36,400
    90th
    $38,590

    Homosassa Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,355 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 41% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $36,980
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $36,350
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,110
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $36,010
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $35,980
    Jacksonville, FL $35,630

    Related occupations in Homosassa Springs, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,320
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,560
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,280
    Bartenders$30,010
    Dishwashers$27,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Homosassa Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Homosassa Springs, FL is $15.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.92 or more per hour.

    Is Homosassa Springs above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Homosassa Springs, FL is 3.9% 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 Homosassa Springs?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,100 per year in Homosassa Springs, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,440.