Food Preparation Workers Salary in Alabama
Ranked #48 of 51 · AL
19.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $28,460 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $27,930
Employment 17,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $20,820P25 $22,000 Median $27,930P75 $34,490P90 $37,580
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Alabama earn between $20,820 and $37,580. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Alabama is $28,460, about 19.4% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $29,850 | $30,590 | — |
| Birmingham, AL | $29,260 | $30,230 | 4,320 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $28,770 | $28,560 | 730 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $28,530 | $28,600 | 870 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $28,490 | $28,970 | 1,190 |
| Mobile, AL | $28,390 | $28,400 | 1,430 |
| Decatur, AL | $28,180 | $28,690 | 430 |
| Montgomery, AL | $27,420 | $27,200 | 1,470 |