Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Nebraska$46,170
  2. 2Hawaii$43,540
  3. 3Oregon$39,080
  4. 4Illinois$38,880
  5. 5District of Columbia$38,580
  6. 6New Hampshire$38,210
  7. 7Indiana$38,160
  8. 8Arizona$37,600
  9. 9Maryland$37,500
  10. 10Utah$37,180
  11. 11California$36,910
  12. 12Tennessee$36,640
  13. 13Connecticut$36,320
  14. 14New Jersey$36,290
  15. 15New Mexico$36,250