DOL Median (Tallahassee, FL)
$19,552
vs National
-9.5%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,019
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$19,552
-9.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Tallahassee, FL earns $19,552 in nominal terms, which is 9.5% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $19,019 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tallahassee, FL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Harrys of America | $19,552 | 138 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Food Preparation Workers
Riverside, CA · $39,000Hermosa Beach, CA · $37,440Lakewood, WA · $35,672Tacoma, WA · $35,672CERRITOS, CA · $35,000Top-Paying Roles in Tallahassee, FL
General Internal Medicine Physicians · $353,000Neurologists · $350,000Chief Executives · $300,000Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $224,640Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $210,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Tallahassee, FL?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Tallahassee, FL is $19,552 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Tallahassee, FL a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Tallahassee, FL earns 9.5% less than the national median of $21,600, or $19,019 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.