Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile
Full Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry-level) | $36,710 | $17.65 |
| 25th percentile | $39,200 | $18.84 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $45,680 | $21.96 |
| 75th percentile | $50,350 | $24.21 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,960 | $28.83 |
| Mean (average) | $47,060 | $22.63 |
How California Compares
| State | Median Annual | vs. California |
|---|---|---|
| California (current) | $45,680 | — |
| Washington | $48,260 | +6% |
| Hawaii | $47,250 | +3% |
| Alaska | $46,900 | +3% |
| Massachusetts | $46,280 | +1% |
| Connecticut | $45,870 | +0% |
| District of Columbia | $45,600 | +0% |
| Rhode Island | $45,450 | -1% |
| New Hampshire | $45,280 | -1% |
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Related Occupations in California
| Occupation | Median Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Keyers | $45,680 | 14,040 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,680 | 19,020 |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $45,640 | 7,800 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $45,610 | 3,150 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,500 | 117,250 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $45,880 | 49,260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in California?
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in California is $47,060 per year. The median (middle) salary is $45,680 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in California?
Entry-level cooks, institution and cafeterias (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $36,710 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $39,200 per year.
What is the highest Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in California?
Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $59,960 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $50,350 per year.
How does the California Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary compare to the national average?
The median cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in California is $45,680, which is +25% above national average of $36,450.
Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release.
All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education,
employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes