Food Preparation Workers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,380 or more. The middle half of food preparation workers in Springfield earn between $34,040 and $41,020.
- $31K10th
- $34K25th
- $36KMedian
- $41K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,520 | $3,210 | $18.52 |
| Median | $36,020 | $3,002 | $17.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,040 | $2,837 | $16.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,020 | $3,418 | $19.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Preparation Workers pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Food preparation workers in Springfield earn 6% less than the Massachusetts average ($41,030) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($35,290). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $35,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $38,520 | $36,020 | $31,250 | $48,380 | 810 |
| Massachusetts | $41,030 | $38,900 | $34,280 | $48,420 | 13,620 |
| United States | $35,290 | $35,320 | $25,810 | $45,340 | 893,600 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Preparation Workers salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $38,520, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $31,525 a year, or $2,627 a month and $1,212 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for food preparation workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $38,520 buys what about $40,100 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Preparation Workers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 6th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($41,630).
- Boston$41,630
- Barnstable$40,990
- Amherst$39,900
- Pittsfield$39,410
- Worcester$38,700
- Springfield$38,520
Highest-paying cities for food preparation workers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($48,150).
- Kahului, HI$48,150
- San Jose, CA$45,660
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Napa, CA$44,240
- Santa Rosa, CA$43,450
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Food Preparation Workers salary in Springfield: questions
How much do food preparation workers make an hour in Springfield?
$18.52 an hour on average, and $17.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food preparation workers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food preparation workers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $31,525 a year ($2,627 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,520. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do food preparation workers earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($35,290).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2021; area Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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