Food Preparation Workers Salary in Michigan
Ranked #34 of 51 · MI
7.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,720 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $31,180
Employment 17,380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,540P25 $27,690 Median $31,180P75 $35,910P90 $38,620
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Michigan earn between $26,540 and $38,620. 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 Michigan is $32,720, about 7.3% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $34,100 | $34,160 | 590 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $33,060 | $33,680 | 8,250 |
| Traverse City, MI | $31,980 | $33,290 | 400 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $31,920 | $33,310 | 1,970 |
| Flint, MI | $31,510 | $32,210 | 530 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $31,410 | $32,680 | 490 |
| Jackson, MI | $31,120 | $32,280 | 170 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $30,100 | $31,480 | 170 |