How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Pennsylvania?
$33,040a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Pennsylvania. That is $15.88 an hour or $2,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.88
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,590Median: $33,040Highest 10%: $42,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,590 | $11.34 | |
| 25th | $28,780 | $13.84 | |
| Median | $33,040 | $15.88 | |
| 75th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $42,860 | $20.61 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $36,360 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,190 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $33,660 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $32,290 |
| Reading, PA | $28,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 22. Florida | $34,200 |
| 23. Delaware | $33,840 |
| 24. Iowa | $33,480 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $33,040 |
| 26. Vermont | $32,420 |
| 27. Wyoming | $31,840 |
| 28. Arkansas | $31,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $15.88 ($33,040 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $33,040 against $35,840 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 25 of 44 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $36,360 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.