Food Preparation Workers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,060 -38.5% vs national
Median hourly $10.13
10th percentile $19,470
90th percentile $29,440
Employed locally 870
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,470
    25th
    $20,560
    50th (median)
    $21,060
    75th
    $26,600
    90th
    $29,440

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,830
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,080
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,040
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Northeast Alabama is $10.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.38 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Northeast Alabama is 38.5% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,470 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,560.