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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Hawaii

Food Preparation Workers in Hawaii earn a median of $38,160 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,160
vs. U.S. median
+8% ($35,320)
Rank among states
6 of 51
Jobs in the state
5,950

Pay range in Hawaii

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,950; the top 10% earn over $57,720. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Hawaii

How much do food preparation workers make in Hawaii?

The median is $38,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,950 and the top 10% earn over $57,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Hawaii a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $35,320). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses