Food Preparation Workers pay in Delaware
In Delaware, the median pay for food preparation workers is $17.28 an hour ($35,930 a year). About 2,400 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($35,320). Delaware ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food preparation workers in Delaware
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.32 | $31,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.28 | $35,930 |
| 75% of workers | $18.34 | $38,140 |
| 90% of workers | $20.71 | $43,070 |
Food Preparation Workers pay in Delaware metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | $34,560 | 300 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food preparation workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3% over ten years, declining · about 135,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Delaware
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,300 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,840 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $44,080 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,880 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,430 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,840 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,440 |
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