Chefs and Head Cooks in California
SOC 35-1011 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
31,670Jobs in California
$69,130Mean annual wage
14th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,380 | $17.97 |
| 25th percentile | $46,320 | $22.27 |
| Median (50th) | $64,500 | $31.01 |
| 75th percentile | $81,040 | $38.96 |
| 90th percentile | $101,870 | $48.98 |
| Mean | $69,130 | $33.24 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Rhode Island ($84,860), Hawaii ($80,720), District of Columbia (not a state) ($79,660); the lowest are South Dakota ($47,900), Louisiana ($52,820), Iowa ($52,840). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 31,670 | $69,130 | $64,500 |
| Arizona | 4,080 | $60,330 | $59,890 |
| Nevada | 3,940 | $67,380 | $62,380 |
| Oregon | 2,510 | $67,510 | $63,600 |