Food Preparation Workers Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$39,600

per year

Hourly Rate

$19.04

per hour

Employment

3,970

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+12.1%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, District of Columbia pays 12.1% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$34,646

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

64%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$37,510

25th

$38,070

Median

$39,600

75th

$44,040

90th

$45,370

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