How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Dallas?
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $15.54 an hour or $2,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.54
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,410 | $10.77 | |
| 25th | $28,510 | $13.71 | |
| Median | $32,320 | $15.54 | |
| 75th | $39,880 | $19.17 | |
| 90th | $46,450 | $22.33 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Austin, TX | $37,980 |
| Houston, TX | $31,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,280 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,480 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,160 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,730 |
| Cook | $37,370 |
| Cook | $36,490 |
| Cook | $35,500 |
| Dishwasher | $31,200 |
| Food Server | $31,160 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,740 |
| Cook | $30,010 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $15.54 ($32,320 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $32,320 against $35,840 nationally, 10% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,210, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
97 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,450 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.