Food Preparation Workers pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for food preparation workers is $13.63 an hour ($28,360 a year). About 2,960 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($35,320). West Virginia ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food preparation workers in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.37 | $21,570 |
| 25% of workers | $11.19 | $23,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.63 | $28,360 |
| 75% of workers | $15.09 | $31,380 |
| 90% of workers | $17.26 | $35,890 |
Food Preparation Workers pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | $30,620 | 370 |
| Beckley | $29,290 | 250 |
| Wheeling | $29,040 | 310 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $27,980 | 160 |
| Charleston | $27,970 | 310 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $27,370 | 160 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $24,960 | 850 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (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 West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,120 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,590 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,070 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $29,740 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,150 |
| Bakers | $28,480 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,440 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $33,570 |
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