How much does a food preparation worker make in Utah?
$33,540a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Utah. That is $16.13 an hour or $2,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.13
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,740Median: $33,540Highest 10%: $45,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,740 | $12.86 | |
| 25th | $29,770 | $14.31 | |
| Median | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| 75th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 90th | $45,290 | $21.77 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. George, UT | $34,800 |
| Ogden, UT | $34,430 |
| Provo, UT | $34,420 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $33,370 |
| Logan, UT | $30,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 27. Ohio | $34,530 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $34,070 |
| 29. Montana | $33,860 |
| 30. Utah | $33,540 |
| 31. Nevada | $33,460 |
| 32. New Mexico | $33,370 |
| 33. South Carolina | $32,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $16.13 ($33,540 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $33,540 against $35,320 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Utah rank for food preparation worker pay?
Utah ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays food preparation workers the most?
St. George, UT, with a median of $34,800 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.