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Food Prep Worker Salary in Texas (2026)
$14.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,807/year ($2,234/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $27,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $42,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 81,280 Food Prep Worker jobs in Texas (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $30,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $26,807 — an effective tax rate of 12.5%.
| Gross (median) | $30,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,498 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,345 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,807 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,234 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Texas?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Texas is $30,650 per year ($14.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,110 and $37,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Texas?
- On the median salary of $30,650, a single filer in Texas takes home about $26,807 per year ($2,234 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.5%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 81,280 Food Prep Worker jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.