How much does a food preparation worker make in Texas?
$30,650a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Texas. That is $14.74 an hour or $2,554 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.74
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 81,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,790Median: $30,650Highest 10%: $42,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,790 | $10.96 | |
| 25th | $27,110 | $13.03 | |
| Median | $30,650 | $14.74 | |
| 75th | $37,050 | $17.81 | |
| 90th | $42,450 | $20.41 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wichita Falls, TX | $35,700 |
| Houston, TX | $35,020 |
| Austin, TX | $34,880 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,390 |
| College Station, TX | $34,380 |
| Midland, TX | $33,200 |
| Dallas, TX | $30,740 |
| Odessa, TX | $30,550 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,300 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,160 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,700 |
| Waco, TX | $28,690 |
| San Angelo, TX | $28,640 |
| Sherman, TX | $28,620 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,550 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,430 |
| Abilene, TX | $28,250 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,150 |
| Laredo, TX | $27,780 |
| Victoria, TX | $27,680 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $27,390 |
| Texarkana, TX | $27,290 |
| McAllen, TX | $26,960 |
| Brownsville, TX | $26,180 |
| Longview, TX | $26,150 |
| El Paso, TX | $25,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 35. Missouri | $31,510 |
| 36. Michigan | $31,180 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $30,840 |
| 38. Texas | $30,650 |
| 39. South Dakota | $30,430 |
| 40. Iowa | $30,360 |
| 41. Kansas | $30,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.74 ($30,650 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $30,650 against $35,320 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for food preparation worker pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays food preparation workers the most?
Wichita Falls, TX, with a median of $35,700 a year.
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.