How much does a food preparation worker make in New Hampshire?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in New Hampshire. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,830Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $45,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,830 | $12.90 | |
| 25th | $31,000 | $14.90 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $39,330 | $18.91 | |
| 90th | $45,980 | $22.11 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $39,660 |
| Manchester, NH | $36,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 6. Hawaii | $38,160 |
| 7. Oregon | $37,450 |
| 8. North Dakota | $36,800 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $36,780 |
| 10. Arizona | $36,750 |
| 11. Connecticut | $36,650 |
| 12. Vermont | $36,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
Yes: $36,780 against $35,320 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Hampshire rank for food preparation worker pay?
New Hampshire ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays food preparation workers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $39,660 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.