DOL Median (Washington)
$25,080
vs National
+16.1%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$21,885
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$25,080
+16.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Washington earns $25,080 in nominal terms, which is 16.1% above the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $21,885 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Heemang Co | $35,672 | 1 |
| Reborn 104 Corporation | $35,672 | 1 |
| TERIYAKI BOWL | $30,160 | 1 |
| JWK Corp | $29,765 | 1 |
| SBCT, INC. | $25,600 | 6 |
| CHONG NAM YI | $25,200 | 2 |
| TLJ PARTNERS LLC | $24,960 | 3 |
| Point Ha Corporation | $21,694 | 1 |
| SBCT Inc (DBA Pho Tai) | $21,694 | 2 |
| IDO ENTERPRISES, INC. | N/A | 3 |
| HO HO 2017, INC | N/A | 1 |
| TERIYAKI TOWN | N/A | 1 |
| LMH, INC DBA KIMCHI BISTRO | N/A | 1 |
| CHOL SONG ENTERPRISES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| JO & JI, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Soojins Corporation | N/A | 1 |
| 8ight Izakaya, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| AYP CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
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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 Washington
Cardiologists · $630,174Surgeons, All Other · $460,127Emergency Medicine Physicians · $389,282Physicians, All Other · $228,228Chief Executives · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Washington?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Washington is $25,080 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Washington earns 16.1% more than the national median of $21,600, or $21,885 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.