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SOC 35-9099·Food Preparation & Serving
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other
Median wage
$34,296
10-yr outlook
+15.9%by 2032
Openings / year
260
Workers in NY
1,010
How pay grows with experience
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $32,949 |
| Median (typical) | $34,296 |
| Experienced | $43,510 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Finger Lakes | $38,310 |
| Hudson Valley | $36,727 |
| New York City | $34,270 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Food Preparation & Serving) and pay more than a Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Cooks, Fast Food$35,136 median (+$840) · +8.6% by 2032
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,270 median (+$1,974) · +17.9% by 2032
- Dishwashers$36,415 median (+$2,119) · +11.6% by 2032
- Food Preparation Workers$37,049 median (+$2,753) · +9.4% by 2032
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37,826 median (+$3,530) · +21.4% by 2032
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$38,042 median (+$3,746) · +16.8% by 2032
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