Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in California
Ranked #5 of 51 · CA
23.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,900 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $46,390
Employment 31,660
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,570P25 $40,240 Median $46,390P75 $52,060P90 $59,630
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in California earn between $37,570 and $59,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in California is $47,900, about 23.4% above the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $51,880 | $54,290 | 2,640 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,140 | $52,440 | 4,280 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $48,210 | $49,070 | 430 |
| Napa, CA | $48,060 | $50,320 | 130 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $47,310 | $47,540 | 80 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $47,260 | $49,000 | 420 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,130 | $50,500 | 270 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,100 | $48,170 | 3,070 |