Deli Clerk Career

*A job as a Deli Clerk 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

$22,920

Median Hourly Wage

$11.02*

Total Employed Nationally

850,670


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.