Food Preparation Workers wage levels by area
A Food Preparation Workers job reaches Level III at $38,668 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | |||
| $33,156 | $35,901 | $38,668 | $41,413 |
Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.
What this occupation covers
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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