Food Preparation Workers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for food preparation workers is $16.95 an hour ($35,250 a year). About 26,450 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,320). Georgia ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food preparation workers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.94 | $24,840 |
| 25% of workers | $14.24 | $29,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.95 | $35,250 |
| 75% of workers | $18.12 | $37,700 |
| 90% of workers | $19.42 | $40,390 |
Food Preparation Workers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $36,090 | 17,060 |
| Gainesville | $34,950 | 520 |
| Savannah | $34,130 | 1,060 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $32,090 | 1,120 |
| Warner Robins | $31,830 | 420 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $31,550 | 510 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $31,190 | 510 |
| Albany | $30,740 | 370 |
| Hinesville | $30,690 | 100 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $30,640 | 380 |
| Dalton | $30,100 | 200 |
| Rome | $29,450 | 240 |
| Columbus | $29,030 | 830 |
| Valdosta | $29,020 | 340 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,920 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,940 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,920 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,940 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,090 |
| Bakers | $35,010 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,530 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,540 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.