Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other Salary
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other earn a median $35,840 a year nationally. Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
U.S. median
$35,840
$17.23 per hour
Range
$25,470 – $47,550
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
84,630
across the U.S.
▲2.9%
Pay trend: The median for food preparation and serving related workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $34,830 (May 2024) to $35,840 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What food preparation and serving related workers, all other do
All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.5% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 11,800
Employment of food preparation and serving related workers, all other is projected to grow 5.5% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 11,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$30,977
per year · effective tax rate 13.6%
$2,581Monthly
$1,291Twice a month
$1,191Every 2 weeks
$14.89Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,121
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,222
- Medicare (1.45%)$520
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,977
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $25,470 | $12.25 | $22,585 |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | $15.00 | $27,249 |
| Median (50th) | $35,840 | $17.23 | $30,977 |
| 75th percentile | $39,880 | $19.17 | $34,224 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $47,550 | $22.86 | $40,386 |
Best cities for food preparation and serving related workers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $41,970 | $34,689 | $30,005 | 2,740 |
| 2 | Riverside, CA | $35,260 | $29,653 | $27,859 | 3,180 |
| 3 | San Diego, CA | $36,330 | $30,456 | $27,221 | 3,340 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $36,810 | $30,817 | $27,135 | 14,270 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $35,060 | $29,054 | $25,812 | 2,770 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $41,970
- Los Angeles, CA — $36,810
- San Diego, CA — $36,330
- Riverside, CA — $35,260
- New York, NY — $35,060
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $46,170 | +36.5% | $38,056 | $33,170 – $61,720 | — |
| Hawaii | $43,540 | −29.9% | $35,345 | $30,970 – $80,380 | 410 |
| Oregon | $39,080 | +6.8% | $30,991 | $34,910 – $51,290 | 600 |
| Illinois | $38,880 | +6.3% | $31,640 | $31,200 – $56,000 | 2,720 |
| District of Columbia | $38,580 | — | $32,030 | $36,400 – $64,330 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $38,210 | +5.8% | $32,882 | $25,520 – $44,150 | 370 |
| Indiana | $38,160 | +3.3% | $31,745 | $19,390 – $40,040 | — |
| Arizona | $37,600 | +1.5% | $31,660 | $33,140 – $51,360 | 1,060 |
| Maryland | $37,500 | +2.8% | $30,894 | $31,720 – $48,250 | 3,540 |
| Utah | $37,180 | +12.9% | $31,347 | $30,740 – $47,910 | 290 |
| California | $36,910 | +1.9% | $30,892 | $34,530 – $53,130 | 30,730 |
| Tennessee | $36,640 | +25.4% | $31,620 | $22,990 – $40,370 | 2,670 |
| Connecticut | $36,320 | +7.7% | $30,654 | $34,010 – $45,160 | 1,060 |
| New Jersey | $36,290 | +3.4% | $30,786 | $32,220 – $47,730 | 3,780 |
| New Mexico | $36,250 | +2.0% | $30,715 | $31,610 – $38,090 | 130 |
| Virginia | $35,870 | +19.8% | $29,753 | $27,780 – $45,760 | 1,390 |
| Colorado | $35,710 | −5.7% | $30,010 | $31,380 – $47,360 | 2,970 |
| Massachusetts | $35,300 | +8.0% | $28,999 | $31,730 – $40,050 | — |
| Michigan | $35,100 | +2.3% | $29,142 | $25,960 – $45,080 | 530 |
| Washington | $34,650 | +2.1% | $30,021 | $34,650 – $45,240 | — |
| New York | $34,340 | +3.0% | $28,515 | $33,040 – $56,950 | 380 |
| Florida | $34,200 | +0.7% | $29,660 | $27,040 – $45,750 | 3,900 |
| Delaware | $33,840 | +22.8% | $28,169 | $31,200 – $34,200 | — |
| Iowa | $33,480 | +0.3% | $28,461 | $24,360 – $42,330 | 310 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,040 | +2.3% | $27,713 | $23,590 – $42,860 | 730 |
| Vermont | $32,420 | +4.7% | $27,577 | $31,820 – $48,070 | 120 |
| Wyoming | $31,840 | −9.4% | $27,763 | $30,990 – $41,380 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $31,660 | +7.3% | $26,597 | $25,410 – $61,520 | 430 |
| Nevada | $31,510 | −11.7% | $27,498 | $24,960 – $58,020 | 1,140 |
| Wisconsin | $31,240 | −10.4% | $26,688 | $25,400 – $38,940 | 490 |
| Oklahoma | $31,200 | — | $26,391 | $28,920 – $34,640 | 140 |
| Rhode Island | $31,200 | — | $26,696 | $31,200 – $65,540 | — |
| Mississippi | $30,600 | +18.6% | $26,275 | $22,920 – $36,990 | 810 |
| Texas | $30,210 | +7.5% | $26,454 | $20,800 – $44,730 | 4,030 |
| North Carolina | $30,160 | +10.4% | $25,719 | $20,570 – $39,330 | 4,670 |
| Montana | $29,720 | +8.7% | $25,420 | $24,210 – $38,600 | 470 |
| Missouri | $28,600 | +11.8% | $24,753 | $28,600 – $46,800 | — |
| Ohio | $27,540 | −0.2% | $24,289 | $22,790 – $35,790 | 3,260 |
| Georgia | $25,740 | −6.0% | $22,094 | $21,720 – $36,610 | 3,130 |
| North Dakota | $23,410 | +9.9% | $20,888 | $21,850 – $38,370 | — |
| Alabama | $22,990 | +1.1% | $19,658 | $16,990 – $37,450 | — |
| South Carolina | $22,230 | +1.0% | $19,609 | $17,600 – $34,110 | 850 |
| Louisiana | $21,820 | +1.3% | $19,310 | $17,400 – $36,530 | 3,670 |
| West Virginia | $21,640 | −4.3% | $18,923 | $20,820 – $61,050 | 70 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher | $34,810 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $33,980 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Cooks, Short Order | $35,880 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,360 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,320 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,230 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Bartender | $34,340 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,390 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $37,450 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related workers, all other make?
The national median salary for food preparation and serving related workers, all other is $35,840 a year ($17.23 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,470 and the top 10% earn over $47,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays food preparation and serving related workers, all other the most?
Nebraska has the highest median pay at $46,170. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many food preparation and serving related workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 84,630 people work as food preparation and serving related workers, all other nationwide.