How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Utah?
$37,180a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Utah. That is $17.88 an hour or $3,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.88
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,740Median: $37,180Highest 10%: $47,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,740 | $14.78 | |
| 25th | $32,530 | $15.64 | |
| Median | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 75th | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| 90th | $47,910 | $23.03 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $39,570 |
| Ogden, UT | $34,630 |
| St. George, UT | $33,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 7. Indiana | $38,160 |
| 8. Arizona | $37,600 |
| 9. Maryland | $37,500 |
| 10. Utah | $37,180 |
| 11. California | $36,910 |
| 12. Tennessee | $36,640 |
| 13. Connecticut | $36,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $17.88 ($37,180 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $37,180 against $35,840 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Utah rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Utah ranks 10 of 44 states.
Which city in Utah pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $39,570 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.