Food Preparation Workers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $29,510 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.19
10th percentile $27,350
90th percentile $37,670
Employed locally 1,230
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,350
    25th
    $28,370
    50th (median)
    $29,510
    75th
    $33,500
    90th
    $37,670

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 64% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $30,300
    Rapid City, SD $30,220
    Gadsden, AL $22,610

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,890
    Waiters and Waitresses$30,230
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41,490
    Bartenders$29,230
    Cooks, Short Order$33,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $14.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.76 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 13.8% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,350 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,370.