The median annual wage for Food Preparation Workers in Jefferson City, MO is $28,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,930.
Pay spans roughly $26,140 at the 10th percentile to $35,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.52 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as food preparation workers in Jefferson City, MO.
| Median (annual) | $28,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.52 |
| 10th percentile | $26,140 |
| 90th percentile | $35,980 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.