How much does a food preparation worker make in Prescott Valley?
$35,090a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.87
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,950Median: $35,090Highest 10%: $42,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,950 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $32,540 | $15.64 | |
| Median | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 75th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| 90th | $42,930 | $20.64 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $37,710 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $37,580 |
| Yuma, AZ | $35,390 |
| Tucson, AZ | $35,260 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $35,180 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $33,610 |
Related jobs in Prescott Valley
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,990 |
| Bartender | $42,340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,250 |
| Cook | $39,190 |
| Cook | $37,380 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,670 |
| Host and Hostess | $34,720 |
| Dishwasher | $34,600 |
| Food Server | $34,010 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $33,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Prescott Valley?
The median hourly pay in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area is $16.87 ($35,090 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Prescott Valley than the national average?
No: $35,090 against $35,320 nationally, 1% less.
How does Prescott Valley compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $36,750, so Prescott Valley pays 5% less.
Where does Prescott Valley rank for food preparation worker pay?
125 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Prescott Valley?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,930 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.