DOL Median (Maryland)
$17,930
vs National
-17%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$15,391
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$17,930
-17% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Maryland earns $17,930 in nominal terms, which is 17% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $15,391 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LUCKY LEAF, LLC | $31,200 | 2 |
| DARAEWON RESTAURANT INC | $18,408 | 1 |
| PLT Inc | $18,158 | 5 |
| Villagio cafe corp | $17,930 | 1 |
| Kobe White Marsh, Inc. | $17,930 | 1 |
| MY HAN INC T/A LA BLOULANGERIE | $17,930 | 1 |
| HKGDJ, INC. D/B/A MANNA RANG | $17,930 | 1 |
| HARVEST VIEW ENTERPRISES, INC. | $17,222 | 2 |
| HOUSE OF KABOB INC | $17,222 | 1 |
| WINGS THINGS & PIZZA INC | $17,222 | 1 |
| Suh4f, Inc. | $17,222 | 1 |
| Thai Pavilion National Harbor | $17,056 | 2 |
| TARA THAI OF GAITHERSBURG | N/A | 1 |
| T & J Jeong, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Sushijin, LLC t/a Sushi Jin | N/A | 1 |
| COOKIE SHOP AT IVERSON MALL, INC. D/B/A GREAT COOKIE | N/A | 1 |
| Ramnarain L.C. | N/A | 16 |
| Seoul Rice Cake, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| THAI AROMA, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Daraewon Restaurnat Inc | N/A | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Food Preparation Workers
Riverside, CA · $39,000Hermosa Beach, CA · $37,440Lakewood, WA · $35,672Tacoma, WA · $35,672West Hartford, CO · $35,000Top-Paying Roles in Maryland
Cardiologists · $640,000Physicians, All Other · $315,000Family Medicine Physicians · $242,500Physicians, Pathologists · $239,200Neurologists · $222,855Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Maryland?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Maryland is $17,930 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Maryland earns 17% less than the national median of $21,600, or $15,391 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.