The median annual wage for Food Preparation Workers in Pittsburgh, PA is $30,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,640.
Pay spans roughly $16,140 at the 10th percentile to $39,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.55 per hour. An estimated 3,750 people work as food preparation workers in Pittsburgh, PA.
| Median (annual) | $30,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.55 |
| 10th percentile | $16,140 |
| 90th percentile | $39,410 |
| Employment | 3,750 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.