Food Preparation Workers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $32,810 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.78
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $36,920
Employed locally 180
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,920
    50th (median)
    $32,810
    75th
    $34,630
    90th
    $36,920

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 44% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,120
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $33,550
    Yuma, AZ $33,370

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,850
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,460
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,370
    Bartenders $31,700
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $31,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $15.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.58 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 4.1% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,920.