Food Preparation Workers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Food Preparation Workers in Ohio earn a median salary of $30,722 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.2% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 20,750 food preparation workers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $27,900 to $34,930 depending on location.
$30,722
Avg median salary in Ohio
$34,930
Highest paying metro
$27,900
Lowest paying metro
20,750
Employed in Ohio
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $34,930 | $30,110 | $37,070 | 3,000 |
| Akron, OH | $33,840 | $28,210 | $36,810 | 980 |
| Toledo, OH | $32,250 | $28,140 | $35,730 | 990 |
| Dayton, OH | $32,240 | $28,900 | $36,250 | 1,110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $32,140 | $28,870 | $36,400 | 4,170 |
| Sandusky, OH | $31,720 | $28,140 | $35,270 | 290 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $31,300 | $27,560 | $36,560 | 5,250 |
| Canton, OH | $30,690 | $27,810 | $34,680 | 780 |
| Mansfield, OH | $30,380 | $26,660 | $34,750 | 190 |
| Springfield, OH | $30,180 | $28,320 | $34,330 | 180 |
| Eastern Ohio | $29,070 | $26,110 | $34,280 | 570 |
| Youngstown, OH | $28,820 | $24,750 | $33,310 | 740 |
| Lima, OH | $28,770 | $26,760 | $33,390 | 210 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $28,740 | $26,060 | $33,130 | 640 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $28,580 | $24,310 | $33,120 | 950 |
| Southern Ohio | $27,900 | $23,380 | $32,650 | 700 |