Food Preparation Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,910 +2% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $45,140
Employed locally 700
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,430
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $37,570
    90th
    $45,140

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,830
    Waiters and Waitresses $38,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,470
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,420
    Bartenders $39,410
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.75 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 2% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,430.