Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in California
SOC 35-2012 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
31,660Jobs in California
$47,900Mean annual wage
5th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,570 | $18.06 |
| 25th percentile | $40,240 | $19.35 |
| Median (50th) | $46,390 | $22.31 |
| 75th percentile | $52,060 | $25.03 |
| 90th percentile | $59,630 | $28.67 |
| Mean | $47,900 | $23.03 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Hawaii ($52,100), Washington ($51,290), Alaska ($49,410); the lowest are Louisiana ($27,300), Mississippi ($27,850), Alabama ($27,870). 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 | 31,660 | $47,900 | $46,390 |
| Arizona | 7,170 | $41,350 | $39,660 |
| Nevada | 1,650 | $41,850 | $39,430 |
| Oregon | 7,150 | $45,220 | $44,520 |