Food Preparation Worker Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median food preparation worker in the Detroit area earns $33,060 a year ($15.89 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 6% above the Michigan median ($31,180). Half of the 8,250 food preparation workers there earn between $29,710 and $36,690.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,560 | $26,540 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $29,710 | $27,690 | $29,950 |
| Median | $33,060 | $31,180 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $36,690 | $35,910 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $39,870 | $38,620 | $45,340 |
| Average | $33,680 | $32,720 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 8,250 | 17,380 | 893,600 |
Detroit, MI ranks 38th 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $31,920
- 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
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Restaurant Cook: $37,410
- Fast Food Worker: $29,590
- Waiter: $37,490
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,570
- Bartender: $36,780
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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.