Food Preparation Workers Salary in Columbus, OH

Median Salary

$36,930

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.75

per hour

Employment

3,210

in Columbus, OH

vs. National Avg

+4.6%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Columbus, OH pays 4.6% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,497

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

93.5

7% below national avg

Rent/Income

42%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Columbus, OH

10th

$28,890

25th

$31,200

Median

$36,930

75th

$39,730

90th

$46,670

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).