Food Preparation Workers pay in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the median pay for food preparation workers is $18.35 an hour ($38,160 a year). About 5,950 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($35,320). Hawaii ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food preparation workers in Hawaii
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.40 | $29,950 |
| 25% of workers | $16.02 | $33,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.35 | $38,160 |
| 75% of workers | $22.56 | $46,920 |
| 90% of workers | $27.75 | $57,720 |
Food Preparation Workers pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $46,680 | 720 |
| Urban Honolulu | $37,300 | 4,210 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (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 Hawaii
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,250 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,420 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $51,200 |
| Bakers | $46,710 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $47,770 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $77,360 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,920 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $50,080 |
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