Food Preparation Workers pay range in Wichita Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,340 or more. The middle half of food preparation workers in Wichita Falls earn between $26,140 and $37,340.
- $23K10th
- $26K25th
- $36KMedian
- $37K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,040 | $2,670 | $15.40 |
| Median | $35,700 | $2,975 | $17.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,140 | $2,178 | $12.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,340 | $3,112 | $17.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Preparation Workers pay in Wichita Falls vs. Texas and the U.S.
Food preparation workers in Wichita Falls earn about the same as the Texas average ($32,120) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($35,290). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $35,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | $32,040 | $35,700 | $22,530 | $37,340 | 580 |
| Texas | $32,120 | $30,650 | $22,790 | $42,450 | 81,280 |
| 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 Wichita Falls
On the average salary of $32,040, a single filer in Wichita Falls takes home about $27,924 a year, or $2,327 a month and $1,074 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Wichita Falls a good place for food preparation workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita Falls area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5), so the average $32,040 buys what about $35,794 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita Falls ($43,210). A typical home costs $178,786, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Preparation Workers salary in other Texas cities
Wichita Falls ranks 7th of 26 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($34,550).
- Austin$34,550
- Midland$33,700
- Houston$33,220
- College Station$33,200
- Dallas$32,960
- San Antonio$32,900
- Wichita Falls$32,040
- Odessa$31,830
- Killeen$31,520
- Waco$30,440
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 Wichita Falls: questions
How much do food preparation workers make an hour in Wichita Falls?
$15.40 an hour on average, and $17.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food preparation workers salary in Wichita Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food preparation workers take-home pay in Wichita Falls?
About $27,924 a year ($2,327 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,040. Texas has no state income tax.
Do food preparation workers earn more in Wichita Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less 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 Wichita Falls, TX (48660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.81, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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