Food Preparation Workers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $27,020 -21% vs national
Median hourly $12.99
10th percentile $21,260
90th percentile $37,070
Employed locally 1,790
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,260
    25th
    $22,400
    50th (median)
    $27,020
    75th
    $33,560
    90th
    $37,070

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 60% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,770
    Midland, TX $29,620
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,570
    Sherman-Denison, TX $28,190

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,240
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,920
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,390
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Killeen, TX is $12.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Killeen, TX is 21% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,260 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,400.