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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in New York

In New York, food servers, nonrestaurant earn a median of $38,010 per year.

Median (New York)
$38,010
Bottom 10%
$31,360
Top 10%
$50,270
Employed in New York
14,690

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, food servers, nonrestaurant earn a median of $38,010 — 10% above the national median of $34,460. Locally the range runs $31,360 to $50,270. About 14,690 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #2 of 53 states for food servers, nonrestaurant pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Colorado, $38,180) by 0%. State employment of about 14,690 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$34,460
US bottom 10%
$26,590
US top 10%
$44,770

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning

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