How much does a food preparation worker make in Manchester?
$36,330a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area. That is $17.47 an hour or $3,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.47
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,250Median: $36,330Highest 10%: $45,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,250 | $13.10 | |
| 25th | $29,120 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| 75th | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $45,050 | $21.66 |
Other cities in New Hampshire
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Boston, MA | $39,660 |
Related jobs in Manchester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $49,260 |
| Cook | $44,670 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $43,330 |
| Cook | $38,960 |
| Cook | $38,550 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $38,430 |
| Food Server | $36,890 |
| Dishwasher | $35,290 |
| Host and Hostess | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Manchester?
The median hourly pay in the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area is $17.47 ($36,330 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Manchester than the national average?
Yes: $36,330 against $35,320 nationally, 3% more.
How does Manchester compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
The median in New Hampshire is $36,780, so Manchester pays 1% less.
Where does Manchester rank for food preparation worker pay?
76 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,050 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.