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Food prep: Average Salary in Houston, TX, 2026

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Salary rate
How much does a Food prep make in Houston, TX?
$35,360/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Food prep in Houston, TX is $35,360 per year or $17.89 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $31,200 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $54,075 per year.
Median$35,360
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Low$31,200
High$54,075
Food prep: Average Salary in United States of America
Wyoming$39,975
Washington$39,433
California$39,082
Colorado$37,936
Hawaii$37,440
Active jobs with salaries

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Whole Foods Market, Inc.Houston, TX, United States
Full-time

Provide exceptional customer service and address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.Perform all duties related to food preparation and production, executes recipe production and sp... Show more

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Prep Cook

YiaYia's Pappas Greek KitchenHouston, TX, US
Full-time +1

Now Interviewing Prep Cooks! We're a family owned and operated company, which means our core values have been passed down from generation to generation.We're constantly focused on innovation, atten... Show more

Prep Cook - Hiring Immediately

Mac Haik Restaurant GroupHouston, TX, United States
Full-time +1

The Prep Cook role is responsible for preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and supporting the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.This role reports to t... Show more

Prep Cook

Seasons 52Houston, TX, US
Full-time

For this position, pay will be variable by location.See additional job details and benefits below.Work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, guest-centric environment to provide guests  with... Show more