How much does a food preparation worker make in Connecticut?
$36,650a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Connecticut. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $36,650Highest 10%: $47,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| Median | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 90th | $47,790 | $22.98 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $37,820 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,970 |
| Waterbury, CT | $36,580 |
| Norwich, CT | $36,200 |
| Hartford, CT | $35,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 8. North Dakota | $36,800 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $36,780 |
| 10. Arizona | $36,750 |
| 11. Connecticut | $36,650 |
| 12. Vermont | $36,550 |
| 13. Wyoming | $36,110 |
| 14. Maine | $36,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $17.62 ($36,650 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $36,650 against $35,320 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for food preparation worker pay?
Connecticut ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays food preparation workers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $37,820 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.