How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Georgia?
$25,740a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Georgia. That is $12.38 an hour or $2,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.38
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,720Median: $25,740Highest 10%: $36,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,720 | $10.44 | |
| 25th | $22,840 | $10.98 | |
| Median | $25,740 | $12.38 | |
| 75th | $30,070 | $14.46 | |
| 90th | $36,610 | $17.60 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $37,410 |
| Atlanta, GA | $27,280 |
| Savannah, GA | $27,130 |
| Valdosta, GA | $26,440 |
| Columbus, GA | $26,370 |
| Augusta, GA | $26,230 |
| Macon, GA | $25,910 |
| Gainesville, GA | $23,160 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $22,100 |
| Rome, GA | $22,050 |
| Athens, GA | $22,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 36. Montana | $29,720 |
| 37. Missouri | $28,600 |
| 38. Ohio | $27,540 |
| 39. Georgia | $25,740 |
| 40. North Dakota | $23,410 |
| 41. Alabama | $22,990 |
| 42. South Carolina | $22,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $12.38 ($25,740 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $25,740 against $35,840 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Georgia rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Georgia ranks 39 of 44 states.
Which city in Georgia pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $37,410 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.