Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median Salary

$43,340

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.84

per hour

Employment

2,300

in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

vs. National Avg

+15.9%

National: $37,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,390, Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA pays 15.9% MORE for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Salary Distribution in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

10th

$36,500

25th

$37,680

Median

$43,340

75th

$46,700

90th

$50,200

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