How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Honolulu?
$35,710a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.17
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,970Median: $35,710Highest 10%: $62,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| 25th | $31,070 | $14.94 | |
| Median | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 75th | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| 90th | $62,660 | $30.13 |
Other cities in Hawaii
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Honolulu
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bartender | $75,340 |
| Chef and Head Cook | $74,380 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $60,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $50,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,310 |
| Host and Hostess | $47,110 |
| Cook | $46,780 |
| Cook | $42,450 |
| Cook | $40,860 |
| Cook | $39,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Honolulu?
The median hourly pay in the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area is $17.17 ($35,710 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Honolulu than the national average?
Yes: $35,710 against $35,840 nationally, 0% more.
How does Honolulu compare with the rest of Hawaii?
The median in Hawaii is $43,540, so Honolulu pays 18% less.
Where does Honolulu rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
56 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Honolulu?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,660 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.