Local Salary Data

Food Preparation Workers Salary in DALLAS, TX

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$16,973
6 filings
DOL Median (DALLAS, TX)
$16,973
vs National
-21.4%
National: $21,600
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,310
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$16,973
-21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Food Preparation Workers in DALLAS, TX earns $16,973 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,310 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in DALLAS, TX?

The median Food Preparation Workers salary in DALLAS, TX is $16,973 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is DALLAS, TX a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?

A Food Preparation Workers in DALLAS, TX earns 21.4% less than the national median of $21,600, or $18,310 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.