How much does a food preparation worker make in El Paso?
$25,810a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $12.41 an hour or $2,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.41
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 372 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,100Median: $25,810Highest 10%: $36,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,100 | $9.18 | |
| 25th | $21,800 | $10.48 | |
| Median | $25,810 | $12.41 | |
| 75th | $30,490 | $14.66 | |
| 90th | $36,040 | $17.33 |
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 |
| Dallas, TX | $30,740 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $43,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $30,520 |
| Food Server | $29,680 |
| Cook | $28,990 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $28,160 |
| Cook | $28,110 |
| Cook | $27,460 |
| Dishwasher | $26,850 |
| Cook | $24,390 |
| Host and Hostess | $23,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $12.41 ($25,810 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $25,810 against $35,320 nationally, 27% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,650, so El Paso pays 16% less.
Where does El Paso rank for food preparation worker pay?
372 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,040 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.