Food Preparation Workers salary
in New Haven, CT
- Middle 50%
- $35,270–$45,850
- vs U.S. median
- +5%
- Metro rank
- #68 of 496
Food Preparation Workers in the New Haven, CT metro earn a median of $36,970 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,140 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% above the U.S. median of $35,320 and 1% above the CT statewide median of $36,650. It ranks #68 of 496 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,140 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Food Preparation Workers pay in other CT metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $37,820 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $36,620 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $36,580 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $36,200 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $35,860 |
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Questions
What is the average Food Preparation Workers salary in New Haven?
The BLS median is $36,970 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,140 jobs pay between $35,270 and $45,850. The 10th percentile is $34,010 and the 90th is $61,000.
Is New Haven a high-paying metro for Food Preparation Workers?
That is 5% above the U.S. median of $35,320 and 1% above the CT statewide median of $36,650. It ranks #68 of 496 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Food Preparation Workers make an hour in New Haven?
About $17.77 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,970 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.96–$22.04 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.