Food Preparation Workers Salary in Connecticut
Ranked #8 of 51 · CT
11.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,290 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $36,650
Employment 12,250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,010P25 $35,340 Median $36,650P75 $40,210P90 $47,790
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Connecticut earn between $34,010 and $47,790. 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 Connecticut is $39,290, about 11.3% above the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $37,820 | $40,110 | 3,300 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,970 | $41,690 | 2,140 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $36,620 | $38,350 | 580 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $36,580 | $37,900 | 1,430 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $36,200 | $38,560 | 960 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $35,860 | $38,120 | 3,750 |