Food Preparation Workers Salary in Maryland
Ranked #16 of 51 · MD
5.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,090 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,500
Employment 13,280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,290P25 $33,020 Median $35,500P75 $38,470P90 $45,890
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Maryland earn between $31,290 and $45,890. 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 Maryland is $37,090, about 5.1% above the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Maryland
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $35,080 | $36,910 | 6,830 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $34,600 | $35,570 | 690 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $33,840 | $35,080 | 300 |
| Salisbury, MD | $31,460 | $33,710 | 320 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $31,290 | $32,550 | 560 |