Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for food preparation and serving related workers, all other is $13.12 an hour ($27,280 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.

$13.12Median hourly pay
$24,330–$34,710Middle half of workers, yearly
1,500People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($35,840). It is 6% higher than the Georgia median ($25,740).

Pay range for food preparation and serving related workers, all other in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.08$23,040
25% of workers$11.70$24,330
Half of workers (median)$13.12$27,280
75% of workers$16.69$34,710
90% of workers$18.99$39,490

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$27,2801,500
Savannah$27,130210
Valdosta$26,44070
Columbus$26,37090
Augusta-Richmond County$26,230130
Macon-Bibb County$25,910120
Gainesville$23,160100
Warner Robins$22,10080
Rome$22,05080
Athens-Clarke County$22,02080

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for food preparation and serving related workers, all other

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 11,800 openings a year (BLS)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,560
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,470
Dishwashers$31,780

Other job titles for this job

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