How much does a food preparation worker make in New York?
$35,610a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in New York. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.12
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 62,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $35,610Highest 10%: $46,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 75th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 90th | $46,800 | $22.50 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,200 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,010 |
| Utica, NY | $33,250 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 15. Delaware | $35,930 |
| 16. Florida | $35,920 |
| 17. Alaska | $35,720 |
| 18. New York | $35,610 |
| 19. New Jersey | $35,540 |
| 20. Maryland | $35,500 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $35,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.12 ($35,610 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $35,610 against $35,320 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New York rank for food preparation worker pay?
New York ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays food preparation workers the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $36,260 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.