Food Preparation Workers Salary in Maryland

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maryland

Food Preparation Workers in Maryland earn a median salary of $31,978 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.6% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 8,010 food preparation workers are employed across Maryland, with salaries ranging from $31,200 to $34,100 depending on location.

$31,978 Avg median salary in Maryland
$34,100 Highest paying metro
$31,200 Lowest paying metro
8,010 Employed in Maryland

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      Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Maryland

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Baltimore, MD $34,100 $31,200 $37,340 6,150
      Lexington Park, MD $31,780 $31,200 $36,320 350
      Maryland $31,610 $31,200 $36,380 640
      Hagerstown, MD-WV $31,200 $31,200 $36,520 560
      Salisbury, MD $31,200 $31,200 $34,510 310

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