Food Preparation Worker Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median food preparation worker in the Louisville area earns $29,640 a year ($14.25 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 10% above the Kentucky median ($26,850). Half of the 4,910 food preparation workers there earn between $26,540 and $36,470.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $21,250 | $20,900 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $26,540 | $22,790 | $29,950 |
| Median | $29,640 | $26,850 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $36,470 | $33,890 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $39,980 | $37,830 | $45,340 |
| Average | $31,570 | $28,760 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 4,910 | 15,390 | 893,600 |
Louisville, KY ranks 47th 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 Louisville, KY
- Restaurant Cook: $35,950
- Fast Food Worker: $28,690
- Waiter: $30,180
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,800
- Bartender: $29,120
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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.