Food Preparation Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

Median Salary

$38,480

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.50

per hour

Employment

1,180

in Salinas, CA

vs. National Avg

+8.9%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Salinas, CA pays 8.9% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Salary Distribution in Salinas, CA

10th

$35,300

25th

$36,500

Median

$38,480

75th

$44,450

90th

$48,970

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