Food Preparation Workers Salary in California

Median Salary

$39,350

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.92

per hour

Employment

112,750

in California

vs. National Avg

+11.4%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, California pays 11.4% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,547

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

69%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$35,190

25th

$37,010

Median

$39,350

75th

$44,540

90th

$48,470

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