How much does a food preparation worker make in Springfield?
$32,530a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $15.64 an hour or $2,711 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.64
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 194 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,530Highest 10%: $37,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,530 | $15.64 | |
| 75th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 90th | $37,300 | $17.93 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Chicago, IL | $35,410 |
| Decatur, IL | $33,450 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,530 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,400 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,140 |
| Bloomington, IL | $32,030 |
| Champaign, IL | $31,850 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,860 |
| Paducah, KY | $27,210 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $48,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,450 |
| Cook | $36,550 |
| Cook | $35,600 |
| Food Server | $34,800 |
| Dishwasher | $32,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,350 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $31,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $15.64 ($32,530 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $32,530 against $35,320 nationally, 8% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $34,850, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for food preparation worker pay?
194 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,300 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.