Food Preparation Workers Salary in Delaware
Ranked #18 of 51 · DE
3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,360 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,930
Employment 2,400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $31,860 Median $35,930P75 $38,140P90 $43,070
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Delaware earn between $31,200 and $43,070. 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 Delaware is $36,360, about 3% above the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Delaware
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $36,080 | $36,240 | 810 |
| Dover, DE | $34,560 | $35,510 | 300 |