Food Preparation Workers pay in Pennsylvania
Food Preparation Workers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $31,880 a year. That is $3,410 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $35,290. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $34,950.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for food preparation workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,290 | $16.96 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,880 | $15.33 |
| New York | $38,310 | $18.42 |
| New Jersey | $37,680 | $18.11 |
| Maryland | $37,090 | $17.83 |
| Delaware | $36,360 | $17.48 |
| Ohio | $34,560 | $16.61 |
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Questions and answers
How much do food preparation workers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $31,880 a year, and the median is $30,840. That is $3,410 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $35,290.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$15.33 an hour on average; the median is $14.83.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($34,950), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($33,970). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($25,290).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.