Food Preparation Worker Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median food preparation worker in the Salt Lake City area earns $33,370 a year ($16.04 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($35,320) and 1% below the Utah median ($33,540). Half of the 4,880 food preparation workers there earn between $30,630 and $38,260.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,240 | $26,740 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $30,630 | $29,770 | $29,950 |
| Median | $33,370 | $33,540 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $38,260 | $38,400 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $43,620 | $45,290 | $45,340 |
| Average | $34,770 | $34,580 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 4,880 | 10,530 | 893,600 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 37th 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 Salt Lake City, UT
- Restaurant Cook: $36,700
- Fast Food Worker: $29,070
- Waiter: $32,320
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,860
- Bartender: $29,790
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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.