Food Preparation Workers Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,130 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.56
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $35,120
Employed locally 2,260
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $23,490
    50th (median)
    $26,130
    75th
    $29,270
    90th
    $35,120

    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 North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,540
    Waiters and Waitresses$23,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,880
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,390
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,450
    Cooks, Fast Food$25,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in North Region of Texas is $12.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.04 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in North Region of Texas is 23.6% 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 North Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,490.