DOL Median (New Jersey)
$18,720
vs National
-13.3%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$16,464
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$18,720
-13.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in New Jersey earns $18,720 in nominal terms, which is 13.3% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $16,464 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Piast Meats And Provisions Inc., | $23,941 | 1 |
| LAKEHURST PIZZA INC | $23,400 | 2 |
| Union Plaza Diner | $20,500 | 2 |
| GAM MEE OK, INC. | $18,720 | 1 |
| Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 1 |
| AYA FOOD CORP DBA MANHATTAN BAGEL | N/A | 1 |
| FRANK'S PIZZA OF MT. ARLINGTON, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| WOODY'S OCEAN GRILL LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in New Jersey?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in New Jersey is $18,720 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in New Jersey earns 13.3% less than the national median of $21,600, or $16,464 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.