First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $48,540 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.34
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $78,070
Employed locally 53,520
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $43,110
    50th (median)
    $48,540
    75th
    $61,490
    90th
    $78,070

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 50% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $56,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,910
    Boulder, CO $52,570

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    Kingston, NY $45,910
    Ithaca, NY $45,840
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,120
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,880
    Rochester, NY $42,540

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,420
    Waiters and Waitresses$45,010
    Cooks, Restaurant$41,980
    Food Preparation Workers$36,330
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37,250
    Bartenders$59,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in New York, NY-NJ is $23.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 15.5% above the national median of $42,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in New York?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,110.