Food Preparation Worker Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median food preparation worker in the Birmingham area earns $29,260 a year ($14.07 an hour), 17% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 5% above the Alabama median ($27,930). Half of the 4,320 food preparation workers there earn between $22,830 and $36,850.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,830 | $20,820 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $22,830 | $22,000 | $29,950 |
| Median | $29,260 | $27,930 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $36,850 | $34,490 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $37,960 | $37,580 | $45,340 |
| Average | $30,230 | $28,460 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 4,320 | 17,680 | 893,600 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 49th 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 Birmingham, AL
- Restaurant Cook: $34,340
- Fast Food Worker: $27,020
- Waiter: $27,670
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,570
- Bartender: $30,010
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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.