Food Preparation Workers pay in Worcester
In Worcester (MA), the median pay for food preparation workers is $17.57 an hour ($36,550 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($35,320). It is 6% lower than the Massachusetts median ($38,900).
Pay range for food preparation workers in Worcester (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.38 | $31,990 |
| 25% of workers | $16.82 | $34,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.57 | $36,550 |
| 75% of workers | $19.95 | $41,490 |
| 90% of workers | $22.79 | $47,400 |
Food Preparation Workers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $40,140 | 510 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $39,660 | 9,630 |
| Barnstable Town | $38,660 | 670 |
| Pittsfield | $36,930 | 310 |
| Worcester (this page) | $36,550 | 1,390 |
| Springfield | $36,020 | 810 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Worcester (MA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,610 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $44,250 |
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