How much does a food preparation worker make in Springfield?
$35,340a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $16.99 an hour or $2,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.99
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $35,340Highest 10%: $49,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,370 | $14.12 | |
| Median | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 75th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| 90th | $49,620 | $23.86 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $32,400 |
| Kansas City, MO | $32,230 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,710 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $29,200 |
| Joplin, MO | $29,010 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $28,960 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,860 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $67,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,450 |
| Cook | $35,100 |
| Cook | $34,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,740 |
| Food Server | $31,130 |
| Dishwasher | $30,680 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,410 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $16.99 ($35,340 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $35,340 against $35,320 nationally, 0% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $31,510, so Springfield pays 12% more.
Where does Springfield rank for food preparation worker pay?
115 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,620 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.