How much does a food preparation worker make in Tyler?
$28,150a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $13.53 an hour or $2,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.53
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 333 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,970Median: $28,150Highest 10%: $36,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,970 | $10.56 | |
| 25th | $24,340 | $11.70 | |
| Median | $28,150 | $13.53 | |
| 75th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| 90th | $36,970 | $17.77 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Tyler
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $52,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $32,570 |
| Cook | $30,600 |
| Cook | $30,300 |
| Food Server | $28,920 |
| Dishwasher | $28,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,370 |
| Host and Hostess | $24,700 |
| Cook | $22,900 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $22,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $13.53 ($28,150 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $28,150 against $35,320 nationally, 20% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $30,650, so Tyler pays 8% less.
Where does Tyler rank for food preparation worker pay?
333 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,970 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.