Cooks, Short Order Salary in California

Median Salary
$42,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.64
per hour
Employment
30,740
in California
vs. National Avg
+19.6%
National: $35,880

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,880, California pays 19.6% MORE for Cooks, Short Order positions.

Purchasing Power
$38,780
cost-adjusted value
Cost of Living
110.7
11% above national avg
Rent/Income
63%
Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th
$35,880
25th
$38,250
Median
$42,930
75th
$45,020
90th
$47,150
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).