Food Preparation Workers Salary in Southwestern New Hampshire

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,170 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $26,100
90th percentile $42,600
Employed locally 250
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,100
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $35,170
    75th
    $36,340
    90th
    $42,600

    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

    Related occupations in Southwestern New Hampshire

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,660
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $48,040
    Bartenders $22,900
    Cooks, Short Order $28,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Southwestern New Hampshire?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Southwestern New Hampshire is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.87 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern New Hampshire above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Southwestern New Hampshire is 2.8% above 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 Southwestern New Hampshire?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,100 per year in Southwestern New Hampshire. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.