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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Michigan

Food Preparation Workers in Michigan earn a median of $31,180 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$31,180
vs. U.S. median
−12% ($35,320)
Rank among states
36 of 51
Jobs in the state
17,380

Pay range in Michigan

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,540; the top 10% earn over $38,620. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Michigan

How much do food preparation workers make in Michigan?

The median is $31,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,540 and the top 10% earn over $38,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Michigan a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−12% 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