Food Preparation Worker Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median food preparation worker in the Grand Rapids area earns $31,920 a year ($15.35 an hour), 10% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 2% above the Michigan median ($31,180). Half of the 1,970 food preparation workers there earn between $27,620 and $36,540.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,590 | $26,540 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $27,620 | $27,690 | $29,950 |
| Median | $31,920 | $31,180 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $36,540 | $35,910 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $41,130 | $38,620 | $45,340 |
| Average | $33,310 | $32,720 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 1,970 | 17,380 | 893,600 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 42nd 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
- Detroit, MI: $33,060
- 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 Grand Rapids, MI
- Restaurant Cook: $37,360
- Fast Food Worker: $28,240
- Waiter: $42,930
- Food Service Supervisor: $37,240
- Bartender: $38,430
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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.