How much does a food preparation worker make in Delaware?
$35,930a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Delaware. That is $17.27 an hour or $2,994 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.27
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,930Highest 10%: $43,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,860 | $15.32 | |
| Median | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| 75th | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| 90th | $43,070 | $20.71 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dover, DE | $34,560 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 12. Vermont | $36,550 |
| 13. Wyoming | $36,110 |
| 14. Maine | $36,030 |
| 15. Delaware | $35,930 |
| 16. Florida | $35,920 |
| 17. Alaska | $35,720 |
| 18. New York | $35,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $17.27 ($35,930 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $35,930 against $35,320 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Delaware rank for food preparation worker pay?
Delaware ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays food preparation workers the most?
Dover, DE, with a median of $34,560 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.