The median annual wage for Food Preparation Workers in Rome, GA is $32,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,020.
Pay spans roughly $22,670 at the 10th percentile to $38,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.45 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as food preparation workers in Rome, GA.
| Median (annual) | $32,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.45 |
| 10th percentile | $22,670 |
| 90th percentile | $38,500 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.