Food Preparation Worker Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median food preparation worker in the Atlanta area earns $36,090 a year ($17.35 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($35,320) and 2% above the Georgia median ($35,250). Half of the 17,060 food preparation workers there earn between $30,940 and $38,010.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,910 | $24,840 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $30,940 | $29,610 | $29,950 |
| Median | $36,090 | $35,250 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $38,010 | $37,700 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $42,010 | $40,390 | $45,340 |
| Average | $35,390 | $33,970 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 17,060 | 26,450 | 893,600 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food preparation worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,580).
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Check my payFood preparation worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
- Denver, CO: $39,470
- San Diego, CA: $38,780
- Portland, OR: $38,730
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Similar jobs in Atlanta, GA
- Restaurant Cook: $37,230
- Fast Food Worker: $27,780
- Waiter: $18,460
- Food Service Supervisor: $39,240
- Bartender: $23,350
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.