New York

Food Preparation Workers Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$38,310
+8.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$18.42
 
10th Percentile
$33,280
Entry level
90th Percentile
$46,800
Senior level
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Salary Range

Food Preparation Workers in New York earn between $33,280 and $46,800, with a mean of $38,310. The national average for this role is $35,285.

$38,310 mean
10th Percentile$33,28090th Percentile$46,800

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$38,310
National Average$35,285
Washington$42,660
Hawaii$41,670
California$41,480
District of Columbia$41,350
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New York. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.