How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in New York?
$34,340a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in New York. That is $16.51 an hour or $2,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.51
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,040Median: $34,340Highest 10%: $56,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,040 | $15.88 | |
| 25th | $33,040 | $15.88 | |
| Median | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 75th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 90th | $56,950 | $27.38 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $35,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 18. Massachusetts | $35,300 |
| 19. Michigan | $35,100 |
| 20. Washington | $34,650 |
| 21. New York | $34,340 |
| 22. Florida | $34,200 |
| 23. Delaware | $33,840 |
| 24. Iowa | $33,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $16.51 ($34,340 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $34,340 against $35,840 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New York rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
New York ranks 21 of 44 states.
Which city in New York pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $35,060 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.