Food Preparation Worker Salary in Austin, TX
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The median food preparation worker in the Austin area earns $34,880 a year ($16.77 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 14% above the Texas median ($30,650). Half of the 9,350 food preparation workers there earn between $27,260 and $38,720.
| Annual pay | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,940 | $22,790 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $27,260 | $27,110 | $29,950 |
| Median | $34,880 | $30,650 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $38,720 | $37,050 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $43,610 | $42,450 | $45,340 |
| Average | $34,550 | $32,120 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 9,350 | 81,280 | 893,600 |
Austin, TX ranks 28th 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
- Houston, TX: $35,020
- San Antonio, TX: $34,390
- Dallas, TX: $30,740
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
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Similar jobs in Austin, TX
- Restaurant Cook: $36,810
- Fast Food Worker: $29,310
- Waiter: $27,260
- Food Service Supervisor: $40,650
- Bartender: $23,670
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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.