How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Florida?
$34,200a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Florida. That is $16.44 an hour or $2,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.44
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,040Median: $34,200Highest 10%: $45,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $28,700 | $13.80 | |
| Median | $34,200 | $16.44 | |
| 75th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 90th | $45,750 | $22.00 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $36,020 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,220 |
| Gainesville, FL | $35,140 |
| Lakeland, FL | $34,930 |
| North Port, FL | $34,100 |
| Panama City, FL | $33,040 |
| Pensacola, FL | $31,420 |
| Naples, FL | $31,370 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $31,320 |
| Miami, FL | $31,080 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $30,590 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $28,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 19. Michigan | $35,100 |
| 20. Washington | $34,650 |
| 21. New York | $34,340 |
| 22. Florida | $34,200 |
| 23. Delaware | $33,840 |
| 24. Iowa | $33,480 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $33,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $16.44 ($34,200 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $34,200 against $35,840 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Florida rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Florida ranks 22 of 44 states.
Which city in Florida pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Port St. Lucie, FL, with a median of $36,020 a year.
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.