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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Utah

Food Preparation Workers in Utah earn a median of $33,540 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$33,540
vs. U.S. median
−5% ($35,320)
Rank among states
30 of 51
Jobs in the state
10,530

Pay range in Utah

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,740; the top 10% earn over $45,290. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Utah

How much do food preparation workers make in Utah?

The median is $33,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,740 and the top 10% earn over $45,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Utah a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−5% 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