How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Manchester?
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. That is $20.83 an hour or $3,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.83
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,360 | $10.75 | |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| 75th | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| 90th | $44,150 | $21.23 |
Other cities in New Hampshire
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Boston, MA | $38,210 |
Related jobs in Manchester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $49,260 |
| Cook | $44,670 |
| Cook | $38,960 |
| Cook | $38,550 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $38,430 |
| Food Server | $36,890 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,330 |
| Dishwasher | $35,290 |
| Host and Hostess | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Manchester?
The median hourly pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area is $20.83 ($43,330 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Manchester than the national average?
Yes: $43,330 against $35,840 nationally, 21% more.
How does Manchester compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
The median in New Hampshire is $38,210, so Manchester pays 13% more.
Where does Manchester rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
7 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,150 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.