The median annual wage for Food Preparation Workers in Decatur, IL is $31,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,620.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $36,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.02 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as food preparation workers in Decatur, IL.
| Median (annual) | $31,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,620 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.02 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $36,840 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.