DOL Median (Delaware)
$31,200
vs National
+44.4%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,861
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$31,200
+44.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Delaware earns $31,200 in nominal terms, which is 44.4% above the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,861 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Delaware
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLUE CRAB OF BETHANY BEACH, INC. | $31,200 | 2 |
| CACTUS CAFE | $19,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Delaware?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Delaware is $31,200 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Delaware a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Delaware earns 44.4% more than the national median of $21,600, or $30,861 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.