Food Preparation Workers Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Salary

$30,840

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.83

per hour

Employment

17,940

in Pennsylvania

vs. National Avg

-12.7%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Pennsylvania pays 12.7% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$31,794

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.0

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

50%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

10th

$22,360

25th

$27,830

Median

$30,840

75th

$36,080

90th

$39,600

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