How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in New York?
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $16.86 an hour or $2,922 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.86
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 2,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| 25th | $33,200 | $15.96 | |
| Median | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 75th | $38,230 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $48,090 | $23.12 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $71,780 |
| Bartender | $61,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,610 |
| Cook | $46,870 |
| Cook | $43,740 |
| Cook | $42,630 |
| Food Server | $39,120 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,980 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $16.86 ($35,060 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $35,060 against $35,840 nationally, 2% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $34,340, so New York pays 2% more.
Where does New York rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
68 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,090 or more.
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.