Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in California

Median Salary
$46,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.31
per hour
Employment
31,660
in California
vs. National Avg
+23.9%
National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, California pays 23.9% MORE for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power
$41,906
cost-adjusted value
Cost of Living
110.7
11% above national avg
Rent/Income
59%
Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th
$37,570
25th
$40,240
Median
$46,390
75th
$52,060
90th
$59,630
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).