occupation · 35-2021 · Pennsylvania
Food Preparation Workers in Pennsylvania
Food Preparation Workers earned a median annual wage of $30,150 in Pennsylvania in May 2024, with 20,540 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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Food Preparation Workers earned a median annual wage of $30,150 in Pennsylvania in May 2024, with 20,540 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The lowest-paid tenth earned $21,690 or less, the best-paid tenth $40,300 or more. Since May 2015 the median moved from $20,490 to $30,150, +47.1 %. Among the 54 states with data, Pennsylvania ranks 35 by median wage for this occupation. The national median is $34,220; Pennsylvania is -11.9 % against it. Wages are as published by BLS for May of each year; '≥ $239,200' is BLS's top code for May 2024 (the cap changes by year). Every value links to its fact record.
Pennsylvania, year by year
Annual wages at the median, mean and four percentiles; employment is the May estimate.
Metropolitan areas in Pennsylvania
Median annual wage for this occupation, May 2024.
| Metro area | Median annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $33,280 | 11,110 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $31,470 | 1,420 |
| State College, PA | $31,010 | 270 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $30,870 | 130 |
| Reading, PA | $30,400 | 700 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $30,260 | 3,750 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $30,060 | 1,080 |
| Lancaster, PA | $30,030 | 980 |
| Erie, PA | $29,650 | 450 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $29,480 | 230 |
| Lebanon, PA | $29,440 | 190 |
| Williamsport, PA | $28,940 | 220 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $28,790 | 590 |
| Altoona, PA | $28,520 | 300 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $28,220 | 1,020 |
| Johnstown, PA | $27,180 | 150 |
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