How much does a food preparation worker make in Florida?
$35,920a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Florida. That is $17.27 an hour or $2,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.27
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 73,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,190Median: $35,920Highest 10%: $43,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,190 | $13.55 | |
| 25th | $30,420 | $14.63 | |
| Median | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| 75th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 90th | $43,300 | $20.82 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $38,190 |
| North Port, FL | $37,320 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $37,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,730 |
| Crestview, FL | $36,680 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $36,560 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,330 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $36,310 |
| Miami, FL | $36,090 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $35,870 |
| Orlando, FL | $35,600 |
| Sebastian, FL | $35,600 |
| Wildwood, FL | $35,410 |
| Gainesville, FL | $35,050 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $34,920 |
| Pensacola, FL | $34,880 |
| Deltona, FL | $34,850 |
| Panama City, FL | $34,770 |
| Lakeland, FL | $34,610 |
| Ocala, FL | $34,560 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $33,760 |
| Sebring, FL | $32,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 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 |
| 19. New Jersey | $35,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.27 ($35,920 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $35,920 against $35,320 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Florida rank for food preparation worker pay?
Florida ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays food preparation workers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $38,190 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.