Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #10 of 51 · NJ
14.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,450 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $36,480
Employment 316,810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,220P25 $33,390 Median $36,480P75 $45,440P90 $60,350
About 80% of food preparation and serving related occupationss in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $60,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation and serving related occupations salary in New Jersey is $42,450, about 14.3% above the U.S. average ($37,150). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $36,730 | $42,440 | 26,410 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $36,310 | $41,470 | 13,820 |
| Vineland, NJ | $35,020 | $39,020 | 4,320 |
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