The median annual wage for Food Preparation Workers in Auburn-Opelika, AL is $27,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,900.
Pay spans roughly $19,940 at the 10th percentile to $35,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.14 per hour. An estimated 590 people work as food preparation workers in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
| Median (annual) | $27,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.14 |
| 10th percentile | $19,940 |
| 90th percentile | $35,250 |
| Employment | 590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.