The median annual wage for Food Preparation Workers in Worcester, MA is $36,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,740.
Pay spans roughly $33,790 at the 10th percentile to $46,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.51 per hour. An estimated 1,420 people work as food preparation workers in Worcester, MA.
| Median (annual) | $36,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.51 |
| 10th percentile | $33,790 |
| 90th percentile | $46,650 |
| Employment | 1,420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.