Food Preparation Workers Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$37,630

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.09

per hour

Employment

14,810

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+6.5%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 6.5% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$33,360

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

64%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$31,340

25th

$35,670

Median

$37,630

75th

$42,190

90th

$45,010

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