The average wage for a caterer in New York is around $18.67 per hour.
Avg Wage
Caterers earn an average hourly wage of $18.67.
Salaries typically start from $13.75 per hour and go up to $44.15 per hour.
24% below national average Updated in 2017
Caterer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level caterer earnings begin at:
$44.15 per hour
$91,841 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level caterer earnings begin at:
$26.89 per hour
$55,933 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level caterer earnings begin at:
$18.67 per hour
$38,835 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level caterer earnings begin at:
$15.15 per hour
$31,503 per year
10th percentile
Starting level caterer earnings begin at:
$13.75 per hour
$28,604 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Caterer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $38,835 |
| California | $33,830 |
| Texas | $27,040 |
How do caterer salaries compare to similar careers?
Caterers earn 32% more than similar careers in New York.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Bartender salary | $38K |
| Culinary chef salary | $34K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $36K |
| Baker salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)