How much does a food preparation worker make in Dayton?
$33,110a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $15.92 an hour or $2,759 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.92
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,910Median: $33,110Highest 10%: $43,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,910 | $12.94 | |
| 25th | $28,800 | $13.85 | |
| Median | $33,110 | $15.92 | |
| 75th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 90th | $43,190 | $20.76 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Columbus, OH | $36,930 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,360 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,260 |
| Akron, OH | $35,010 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,320 |
| Mansfield, OH | $34,270 |
| Sandusky, OH | $34,080 |
| Springfield, OH | $31,840 |
| Canton, OH | $31,420 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,310 |
| Lima, OH | $29,720 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,040 |
| Weirton, WV | $27,980 |
| Huntington, WV | $24,960 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $47,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,680 |
| Cook | $36,680 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,600 |
| Cook | $35,700 |
| Food Server | $31,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $30,020 |
| Bartender | $29,830 |
| Dishwasher | $29,580 |
| Cook | $28,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $15.92 ($33,110 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $33,110 against $35,320 nationally, 6% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $34,530, so Dayton pays 4% less.
Where does Dayton rank for food preparation worker pay?
189 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,190 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.