Food Preparation Workers
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $22,970.00 | $32,420.00 | $36,780.00 |
| Virginia | $24,960.00 | $29,280.00 | $34,580.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $26,710.00 | $31,970.00 | $37,730.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $25,870.00 | $28,980.00 | $33,970.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $25,850.00 | $29,180.00 | $33,550.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $24,970.00 | $27,160.00 | $29,730.00 |
| Crater Area | $26,480.00 | $31,410.00 | $32,920.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $25,560.00 | $28,930.00 | $32,760.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $24,990.00 | $27,690.00 | $29,710.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $26,900.00 | $31,820.00 | $37,260.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $25,860.00 | $29,260.00 | $34,170.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $25,440.00 | $28,540.00 | $32,130.00 |
| South Central | $25,050.00 | $27,710.00 | $30,670.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $24,970.00 | $27,980.00 | $30,350.00 |
| West Piedmont | $24,990.00 | $27,950.00 | $30,730.00 |
| Western Virginia | $25,000.00 | $27,200.00 | $30,170.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
