Food Preparation Workers Salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median Salary

$39,110

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.80

per hour

Employment

830

in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

vs. National Avg

+10.7%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA pays 10.7% MORE for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Salary Distribution in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

10th

$35,170

25th

$36,810

Median

$39,110

75th

$45,280

90th

$50,540

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