How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $25,000 | $12.02 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 90th | $42,860 | $20.61 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Austin, TX | $37,980 |
| Dallas, TX | $32,320 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,280 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,480 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,160 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $45,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,410 |
| Cook | $35,660 |
| Cook | $35,050 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
| Food Server | $29,050 |
| Dishwasher | $28,600 |
| Cook | $27,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,570 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,840 nationally, 13% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,210, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
107 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,860 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.