Food Preparation Workers Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $33,550 -2% vs national
Median hourly $16.13
10th percentile $29,920
90th percentile $36,130
Employed locally 370
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,920
    25th
    $31,400
    50th (median)
    $33,550
    75th
    $35,060
    90th
    $36,130

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,110
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $36,020
    Tucson, AZ $34,430
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,120
    Yuma, AZ $33,370
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $32,810

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,410
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,150
    Bartenders $36,940
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $31,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $16.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.12 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 2% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,920 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,400.