Food Preparation Workers Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$35,540

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.09

per hour

Employment

24,730

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+0.6%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, New Jersey pays 0.6% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,665

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

61%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$32,220

25th

$33,530

Median

$35,540

75th

$38,470

90th

$46,070

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