How much does a food preparation worker make in Ohio?
$34,530a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Ohio. That is $16.60 an hour or $2,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.60
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,640Median: $34,530Highest 10%: $44,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,640 | $12.81 | |
| 25th | $28,930 | $13.91 | |
| Median | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| 75th | $38,070 | $18.30 | |
| 90th | $44,500 | $21.39 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $36,930 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,360 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,260 |
| Akron, OH | $35,010 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,320 |
| Mansfield, OH | $34,270 |
| Sandusky, OH | $34,080 |
| Dayton, OH | $33,110 |
| Springfield, OH | $31,840 |
| Canton, OH | $31,420 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,310 |
| Lima, OH | $29,720 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,040 |
| Weirton, WV | $27,980 |
| Huntington, WV | $24,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 24. Virginia | $34,900 |
| 25. Illinois | $34,850 |
| 26. Minnesota | $34,850 |
| 27. Ohio | $34,530 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $34,070 |
| 29. Montana | $33,860 |
| 30. Utah | $33,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $16.60 ($34,530 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $34,530 against $35,320 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Ohio rank for food preparation worker pay?
Ohio ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays food preparation workers the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $36,930 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.