Food Preparation Worker Salary in Hartford, CT
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The median food preparation worker in the Hartford area earns $35,860 a year ($17.24 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($35,320) and 2% below the Connecticut median ($36,650). Half of the 3,750 food preparation workers there earn between $34,720 and $37,720.
| Annual pay | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,010 | $34,010 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $34,720 | $35,340 | $29,950 |
| Median | $35,860 | $36,650 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $37,720 | $40,210 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $45,810 | $47,790 | $45,340 |
| Average | $38,120 | $39,290 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 3,750 | 12,250 | 893,600 |
Hartford, CT ranks 19th 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 Hartford, CT
- Restaurant Cook: $39,150
- Fast Food Worker: $35,030
- Waiter: $37,200
- Food Service Supervisor: $52,540
- Bartender: $37,290
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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.