Food Preparation Workers Salary in Western Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,260 +3% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $24,280
90th percentile $46,990
Employed locally 660
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,280
    25th
    $30,350
    50th (median)
    $35,260
    75th
    $39,820
    90th
    $46,990

    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 Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,410
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,310
    Cooks, Restaurant $38,570
    Bartenders $22,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,290
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Western Wyoming?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Western Wyoming is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.40 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wyoming above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Western Wyoming is 3% 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 Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,280 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,350.