Food Preparation Workers Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,060 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.97
10th percentile $22,340
90th percentile $35,710
Employed locally 690
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,340
    25th
    $25,220
    50th (median)
    $29,060
    75th
    $31,490
    90th
    $35,710

    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

    Related occupations in Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,000
    Waiters and Waitresses$17,900
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,550
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,720
    Dishwashers$26,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Middle Georgia is $13.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.63 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Middle Georgia is 15.1% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,340 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,220.