Food Preparation Workers Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $34,120 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $41,390
Employed locally 460
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $32,100
    50th (median)
    $34,120
    75th
    $36,570
    90th
    $41,390

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 48% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,110
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $36,020
    Tucson, AZ $34,430
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $33,550
    Yuma, AZ $33,370
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $32,810

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,270
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,680
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,710
    Bartenders $36,170
    Dishwashers $34,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Prescott Valley?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Prescott Valley, AZ is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.64 or more per hour.

    Is Prescott Valley above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 0.3% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,100.