How much does a food preparation worker make in Springfield?
$36,020a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $17.32 an hour or $3,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,250Median: $36,020Highest 10%: $48,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| 25th | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| Median | $36,020 | $17.32 | |
| 75th | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| 90th | $48,380 | $23.26 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Amherst Town, MA | $40,140 |
| Boston, MA | $39,660 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $38,660 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $36,930 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,550 |
| Providence, RI | $36,250 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,000 |
| Cook | $46,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,530 |
| Cook | $39,970 |
| Cook | $39,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Bartender | $35,610 |
| Dishwasher | $35,560 |
| Cook | $35,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $17.32 ($36,020 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $36,020 against $35,320 nationally, 2% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $38,900, so Springfield pays 7% less.
Where does Springfield rank for food preparation worker pay?
89 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,380 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.