Food Preparation Workers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $32,760 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.75
10th percentile $26,710
90th percentile $39,200
Employed locally 1,250
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,710
    25th
    $29,410
    50th (median)
    $32,760
    75th
    $35,440
    90th
    $39,200

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 48% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $36,980
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $36,350
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,110
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $36,010
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $35,980
    Jacksonville, FL $35,630

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,110
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,400
    Bartenders $27,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Tallahassee, FL is $15.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 4.3% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,710 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,410.