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Food Preparation Workers (35-2021) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,210
Mean wage$16.59
Entry wage$14.41
10th percentile wage$14.36
50th percentile wage$15.28
90th percentile wage$21.40
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places2,12065.9%
Food and Beverage Retailers41012.8%
Educational Services2507.8%
General Merchandise Retailers702.2%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations20$18.77
General Merchandise Retailers70$17.97
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities40$17.38
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries30$17.21
Food Preparation Workers (35-2021)
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $15.28 $15.59 -$0.31
2022$14.62+4.5%$14.92+4.5%-$0.29
2021$13.47+8.5%$13.75+8.5%-$0.27
2020$12.77+5.5%$13.03+5.5%-$0.25
2019$12.31+3.7%$12.56+3.7%-$0.24
2018$11.81+4.3%$12.05+4.3%-$0.23
2017$11.39+3.6%$11.63+3.6%-$0.23
2016$11.03+3.3%$11.26+3.3%-$0.22
2015$10.72+3.0%$10.93+3.0%-$0.21
2014$10.49+2.2%$10.70+2.2%-$0.21
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $15.28 $26.35 -$11.07
2022$14.62+4.5%$25.47+3.4%-$10.85
2021$13.47+8.5%$24.10+5.7%-$10.62
2020$12.77+5.5%$23.28+3.5%-$10.50
2019$12.31+3.7%$22.62+2.9%-$10.30
2018$11.81+4.3%$21.96+3.0%-$10.14
2017$11.39+3.6%$21.33+2.9%-$9.93
2016$11.03+3.3%$20.83+2.4%-$9.79
2015$10.72+3.0%$20.30+2.6%-$9.58
2014$10.49+2.2%$19.87+2.2%-$9.38
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.20  2,690  
New Haven $16.96  2,100  
Waterbury $15.74  510  
Danbury $15.49  630  
Hartford $15.28  3,210  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $15.28  3,210  
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.20  2,690  
New Haven $16.96  2,100  
Norwich-New London $14.80  960  
Danbury $15.49  630  
Wages in other areas
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