Food Preparation Worker Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median food preparation worker in the Baltimore area earns $35,080 a year ($16.87 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 1% below the Maryland median ($35,500). Half of the 6,830 food preparation workers there earn between $33,540 and $37,330.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,470 | $31,290 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $33,540 | $33,020 | $29,950 |
| Median | $35,080 | $35,500 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $37,330 | $38,470 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $46,780 | $45,890 | $45,340 |
| Average | $36,910 | $37,090 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 6,830 | 13,280 | 893,600 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 26th 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 Baltimore, MD
- Restaurant Cook: $37,420
- Fast Food Worker: $33,090
- Waiter: $36,170
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,760
- Bartender: $37,360
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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.