How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in El Paso?
$28,160a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $13.54 an hour or $2,347 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.54
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,750Median: $28,160Highest 10%: $37,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,750 | $10.94 | |
| 25th | $25,240 | $12.13 | |
| Median | $28,160 | $13.54 | |
| 75th | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 90th | $37,510 | $18.03 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Austin, TX | $37,980 |
| Dallas, TX | $32,320 |
| Houston, TX | $31,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,280 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,480 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $43,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $30,520 |
| Food Server | $29,680 |
| Cook | $28,990 |
| Cook | $28,110 |
| Cook | $27,460 |
| Dishwasher | $26,850 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $25,810 |
| Cook | $24,390 |
| Host and Hostess | $23,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $13.54 ($28,160 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $28,160 against $35,840 nationally, 21% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,210, so El Paso pays 7% less.
Where does El Paso rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
135 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,510 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.