Food Preparation Workers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $27,060 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.01
10th percentile $21,410
90th percentile $34,400
Employed locally 200
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,410
    25th
    $23,580
    50th (median)
    $27,060
    75th
    $32,150
    90th
    $34,400

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $36,220
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $30,320
    Morgantown, WV $30,010
    Wheeling, WV-OH $27,630
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $27,590

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,280
    Waiters and Waitresses$31,300
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,620
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,270
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Parkersburg, WV is $13.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.76 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 20.9% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,410 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,580.