Food Preparation Worker Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median food preparation worker in the Richmond area earns $33,650 a year ($16.18 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 4% below the Virginia median ($34,900). Half of the 2,890 food preparation workers there earn between $31,200 and $36,120.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,210 | $28,460 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | $30,940 | $29,950 |
| Median | $33,650 | $34,900 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $36,120 | $37,310 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $38,390 | $42,480 | $45,340 |
| Average | $34,120 | $34,930 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 2,890 | 16,340 | 893,600 |
Richmond, VA ranks 36th 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $32,580
- 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 Richmond, VA
- Restaurant Cook: $37,080
- Fast Food Worker: $29,500
- Waiter: $38,470
- Food Service Supervisor: $45,580
- Bartender: $46,070
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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.