Food Preparation Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $29,570 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.22
10th percentile $21,530
90th percentile $40,340
Employed locally 8,560
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,530
    25th
    $26,300
    50th (median)
    $29,570
    75th
    $36,950
    90th
    $40,340

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 60% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,770
    Midland, TX $29,620
    Sherman-Denison, TX $28,190
    Odessa, TX $27,970

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,390
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,080
    Bartenders $26,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in San Antonio, TX is $14.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.27 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in San Antonio, TX is 13.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,530 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,300.