How much does a food preparation worker make in Springfield?
$31,840a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $15.31 an hour or $2,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.31
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 216 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,370Median: $31,840Highest 10%: $43,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,370 | $11.72 | |
| 25th | $27,800 | $13.37 | |
| Median | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 75th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 90th | $43,790 | $21.05 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| 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 |
| Canton, OH | $31,420 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,310 |
| Lima, OH | $29,720 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,040 |
| Weirton, WV | $27,980 |
| Huntington, WV | $24,960 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,750 |
| Cook | $35,590 |
| Cook | $34,490 |
| Food Server | $29,360 |
| Bartender | $28,440 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,940 |
| Dishwasher | $27,940 |
| Cook | $27,600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $15.31 ($31,840 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $31,840 against $35,320 nationally, 10% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $34,530, so Springfield pays 8% less.
Where does Springfield rank for food preparation worker pay?
216 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,790 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.