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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,890 employed

Annual Mean
$37,270
$17.92/hr
Annual Median
$36,260
$17.43/hr
Bottom 10%
$32,240
$15.50/hr
Top 10%
$45,010
$21.64/hr
Location vs National Average
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$37,270
Difference
+5.6% vs US avg
US National
$35,290

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$32,240
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$33,730
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$36,260
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$39,620
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$45,010

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$32K

25th

$34K

Median

$36K

75th

$40K

90th

$45K

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY has a moderate number of Food Preparation Workers positions (approximately 1,890), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, Food Preparation Workers salaries range from $32,240 at the 10th percentile to $45,010 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $12,770 (35% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.