Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California

Median Salary

$44,740

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.51

per hour

Employment

2,010

in California

vs. National Avg

+7.6%

National: $41,590

📊 Compared to the national median of $41,590, California pays 7.6% MORE for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,416

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

61%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$35,770

25th

$37,790

Median

$44,740

75th

$48,080

90th

$53,340

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