U.S. Food Preparation and Serving Related salary, ages 20-24
U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners
In the United States, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time wage earners in Food Preparation and Serving Related ages 20-24 is $28,427. The top 10% earn at least $44,671 and the top 25% at least $35,534; the bottom 25% earn at most $20,305 and the bottom 10% at most $12,183. Average $29,699. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for ages 20-24 United States
- Top 10% earn at least$44,671
- Top 25% earn at least$35,534
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$28,427
- Bottom 25% earn at most$20,305
- Bottom 10% earn at most$12,183
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$29,699
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