Cooks, All Other in California
SOC 35-2019 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
3,990Jobs in California
$43,700Mean annual wage
12th of 33Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,040 | $17.81 |
| 25th percentile | $38,350 | $18.44 |
| Median (50th) | $42,860 | $20.61 |
| 75th percentile | $46,030 | $22.13 |
| 90th percentile | $50,940 | $24.49 |
| Mean | $43,700 | $21.01 |
Across 33 states with a published mean, the highest are Massachusetts ($66,760), Washington ($52,420), Nevada ($50,160); the lowest are Iowa ($30,270), Louisiana ($31,640), North Carolina ($32,660). 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 | 3,990 | $43,700 | $42,860 |
| Arizona | 550 | $44,500 | $41,740 |
| Nevada | 320 | $50,160 | $51,220 |
| Oregon | 450 | $41,380 | $42,020 |