How much does a food preparation worker make in Dallas?
$30,740a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $14.78 an hour or $2,562 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.78
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 250 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 21,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,320Median: $30,740Highest 10%: $44,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,320 | $11.69 | |
| 25th | $27,910 | $13.42 | |
| Median | $30,740 | $14.78 | |
| 75th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 90th | $44,110 | $21.21 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Wichita Falls, TX | $35,700 |
| Houston, TX | $35,020 |
| Austin, TX | $34,880 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,390 |
| College Station, TX | $34,380 |
| Midland, TX | $33,200 |
| Odessa, TX | $30,550 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,300 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,160 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,700 |
| Waco, TX | $28,690 |
| San Angelo, TX | $28,640 |
| Sherman, TX | $28,620 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,550 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,430 |
| Abilene, TX | $28,250 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,150 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,780 |
| Victoria, TX | $27,680 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $27,390 |
| Texarkana, TX | $27,290 |
| McAllen, TX | $26,960 |
| Brownsville, TX | $26,180 |
| Longview, TX | $26,150 |
| El Paso, TX | $25,810 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,730 |
| Cook | $37,370 |
| Cook | $36,490 |
| Cook | $35,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,320 |
| Dishwasher | $31,200 |
| Food Server | $31,160 |
| Cook | $30,010 |
| Host and Hostess | $28,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $14.78 ($30,740 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $30,740 against $35,320 nationally, 13% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,650, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for food preparation worker pay?
250 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,110 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.