Food Preparation Workers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $31,720 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.25
10th percentile $26,180
90th percentile $36,470
Employed locally 290
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,180
    25th
    $28,140
    50th (median)
    $31,720
    75th
    $35,270
    90th
    $36,470

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 55% 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
    Columbus, OH $34,930
    Akron, OH $33,840
    Toledo, OH $32,250
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $32,240
    Cleveland, OH $32,140
    Ohio $31,590

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,480
    Waiters and Waitresses $33,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,070
    Bartenders $29,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Sandusky, OH is $15.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Sandusky, OH is 7.3% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,180 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,140.