Cooks, Fast Food in California
SOC 35-2011 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
124,440Jobs in California
$41,490Mean annual wage
3rd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,750 | $17.19 |
| 25th percentile | $37,260 | $17.92 |
| Median (50th) | $42,050 | $20.21 |
| 75th percentile | $43,300 | $20.82 |
| 90th percentile | $48,750 | $23.44 |
| Mean | $41,490 | $19.95 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($43,710), Hawaii ($41,670), California ($41,490); the lowest are Mississippi ($23,560), West Virginia ($24,720), Louisiana ($25,130). 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 | 124,440 | $41,490 | $42,050 |
| Arizona | 11,210 | $33,330 | $32,660 |
| Nevada | 5,890 | $34,060 | $33,840 |
| Oregon | 4,300 | $39,310 | $37,880 |