DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$18,408
vs National
-14.8%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$12,608
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$18,408
-14.8% 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, DC earns $18,408 in nominal terms, which is 14.8% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $12,608 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Beau Thai Mt Pleasant LLC | $24,617 | 6 |
| I M SHIN ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A MARKET AT COLUMBIA PLAZA | $18,408 | 1 |
| Charoen Inc | $18,408 | 2 |
| simply home cuisine, llc | $18,408 | 2 |
| RPM Restaurant LLC | $17,056 | 2 |
| KAZ SUSHI BISTRO | N/A | 4 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Washington, DC?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Washington, DC is $18,408 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Washington, DC earns 14.8% less than the national median of $21,600, or $12,608 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.