Food Preparation Workers Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $42,830 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.59
10th percentile $33,490
90th percentile $77,040
Employed locally 560
National median $34,220

Compare Food Preparation Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Kahului, HI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Food Preparation Workers
in
Kahului, HI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,490
    25th
    $37,020
    50th (median)
    $42,830
    75th
    $53,220
    90th
    $77,040

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 55% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,810

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $38,950
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $37,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,270
    Urban Honolulu, HI $36,960
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $36,230
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,220

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,670
    Waiters and Waitresses $71,920
    Cooks, Restaurant $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $55,780
    Bartenders $80,040
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $52,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Kahului, HI is $20.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Kahului, HI is 25.2% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,490 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,020.