Food Preparation Workers Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$45,580

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.91

per hour

Employment

5,930

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+29.0%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 29.0% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$37,920

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

83%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$37,340

25th

$39,960

Median

$45,580

75th

$47,890

90th

$55,550

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