Food Preparation Workers Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $31,730 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.26
10th percentile $25,680
90th percentile $41,010
Employed locally 560
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,680
    25th
    $28,580
    50th (median)
    $31,730
    75th
    $36,650
    90th
    $41,010

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 58% 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,390
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $38,070
    Portland-South Portland, ME $36,980
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $35,980
    Connecticut $35,420

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,810
    Cooks, Fast Food $30,870
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $26,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in St. George, UT is $15.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.10 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in St. George, UT 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,680 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,580.