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Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$35,960
Median Annual
$34,080
Total Workforce
13,148,210
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $57,180 | 11,980 |
| #2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,040 | 167,660 |
| #3 | District of Columbia | $47,890 | 55,610 |
| #4 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $47,780 | 15,930 |
| #5 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $47,650 | 9,920 |
| #6 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $47,390 | 80,610 |
| #7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,390 | 194,680 |
| #8 | Hawaii | $46,270 | 82,980 |
| #9 | Vermont | $45,780 | 25,130 |
| #10 | Washington | $45,690 | 295,060 |
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