Food Preparation Workers Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #13 of 51 · NJ
6.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,680 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,540
Employment 24,730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,220P25 $33,530 Median $35,540P75 $38,470P90 $46,070
About 80% of food preparation workerss in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $46,070. 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 New Jersey is $37,680, about 6.8% above the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $35,950 | $37,610 | 1,190 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $35,810 | $37,770 | 1,340 |
| Vineland, NJ | $35,240 | $36,490 | 370 |