Food Preparation Worker Salary in Cleveland, OH
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The median food preparation worker in the Cleveland area earns $35,360 a year ($17.00 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($35,320) and 2% above the Ohio median ($34,530). Half of the 4,410 food preparation workers there earn between $29,330 and $38,320.
| Annual pay | Cleveland area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,890 | $26,640 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $29,330 | $28,930 | $29,950 |
| Median | $35,360 | $34,530 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $38,320 | $38,070 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $44,310 | $44,500 | $45,340 |
| Average | $35,230 | $34,560 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 4,410 | 19,480 | 893,600 |
Cleveland, OH ranks 24th 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
- Columbus, OH: $36,930
- Cincinnati, OH: $34,320
- 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
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Similar jobs in Cleveland, OH
- Restaurant Cook: $37,060
- Fast Food Worker: $28,750
- Waiter: $36,260
- Food Service Supervisor: $37,700
- Bartender: $33,470
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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.