Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Salinas, CA

Median Salary

$44,930

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.60

per hour

Employment

1,910

in Salinas, CA

vs. National Avg

+20.2%

National: $37,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,390, Salinas, CA pays 20.2% MORE for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Salary Distribution in Salinas, CA

10th

$37,150

25th

$38,240

Median

$44,930

75th

$47,970

90th

$57,980

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).