Food Preparation Worker Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median food preparation worker in the Pittsburgh area earns $30,120 a year ($14.48 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 2% below the Pennsylvania median ($30,840). Half of the 3,290 food preparation workers there earn between $26,830 and $35,520.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $19,100 | $22,360 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $26,830 | $27,830 | $29,950 |
| Median | $30,120 | $30,840 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $35,520 | $36,080 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $39,360 | $39,600 | $45,340 |
| Average | $30,870 | $31,880 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 3,290 | 17,940 | 893,600 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 46th 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
- Philadelphia, PA: $34,560
- 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 Pittsburgh, PA
- Restaurant Cook: $36,130
- Fast Food Worker: $28,250
- Waiter: $35,470
- Food Service Supervisor: $40,530
- Bartender: $29,750
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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.