DOL Median (New York)
$21,840
vs National
+1.1%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$17,458
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$21,840
+1.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in New York earns $21,840 in nominal terms, which is 1.1% above the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $17,458 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| A.M.E. Deli Grocery Corp. | $28,600 | 1 |
| ADAMS FAIRACRE FARMS, INC. | $25,563 | 1 |
| KOREAN EXPRESS NYC,INC | $21,840 | 2 |
| JUNE AND HO MARKET INC. | $18,720 | 1 |
| Concourse Deli Grocery Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| hyekie corporation | N/A | 1 |
| INSATIABLE EATS CATERING LLC | N/A | 1 |
| FLAVOR CATERING & EVENT DESIGN INC | N/A | 1 |
| Flipper Deli & Grocery Store Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| La Gran Parada Tremont Deli Corp. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in New York?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in New York is $21,840 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in New York earns 1.1% more than the national median of $21,600, or $17,458 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.