Food Preparation Worker Salary in Jacksonville, FL
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The median food preparation worker in the Jacksonville area earns $36,730 a year ($17.66 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($35,320) and 2% above the Florida median ($35,920). Half of the 4,630 food preparation workers there earn between $31,210 and $37,500.
| Annual pay | Jacksonville area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,190 | $28,190 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $31,210 | $30,420 | $29,950 |
| Median | $36,730 | $35,920 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $37,500 | $37,440 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $42,820 | $43,300 | $45,340 |
| Average | $35,550 | $35,210 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 4,630 | 73,100 | 893,600 |
Jacksonville, FL ranks 14th 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
- Tampa, FL: $36,330
- Miami, FL: $36,090
- Orlando, FL: $35,600
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
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Similar jobs in Jacksonville, FL
- Restaurant Cook: $36,770
- Fast Food Worker: $28,470
- Waiter: $36,630
- Food Service Supervisor: $39,430
- Bartender: $35,450
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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.