Local Salary Data

Food Preparation Workers Salary in Pennsylvania

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

Local Median
$22,901
1 filings
DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$22,901
vs National
+6%
National: $21,600
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$23,955
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$22,901
+6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Food Preparation Workers in Pennsylvania earns $22,901 in nominal terms, which is 6% above the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $23,955 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Pennsylvania

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
VIA VENETO PIZZERIA, INC$22,9012
VIA VENETO PIZZA, INCN/A2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Pennsylvania?

The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Pennsylvania is $22,901 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?

A Food Preparation Workers in Pennsylvania earns 6% more than the national median of $21,600, or $23,955 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.