How much does a food preparation worker make in Glens Falls?
$34,200a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Glens Falls, NY metro area. That is $16.44 an hour or $2,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.44
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,200Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $34,200 | $16.44 | |
| 75th | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Albany, NY | $36,260 |
| Ithaca, NY | $36,140 |
| New York, NY | $35,670 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,550 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,370 |
| Kingston, NY | $35,130 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,020 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,020 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,700 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,010 |
| Utica, NY | $33,250 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,390 |
Related jobs in Glens Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $67,590 |
| Bartender | $46,470 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $43,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,620 |
| Cook | $40,190 |
| Cook | $38,730 |
| Food Server | $36,030 |
| Cook | $35,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,170 |
| Host and Hostess | $34,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Glens Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Glens Falls, NY metro area is $16.44 ($34,200 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Glens Falls than the national average?
No: $34,200 against $35,320 nationally, 3% less.
How does Glens Falls compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,610, so Glens Falls pays 4% less.
Where does Glens Falls rank for food preparation worker pay?
165 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Glens Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,600 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.