Fruit and Vegetable Parer Career

*A job as a Fruit and Vegetable Parer falls under the broader career category of Food Preparation Workers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Food Preparation Workers : Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.


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Food Preparation Worker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$32,960

Median Hourly Wage

$15.85*

Total Employed Nationally

879,610


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.