Food Preparation Workers in California
SOC 35-2021 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
112,750Jobs in California
$41,480Mean annual wage
3rd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,190 | $16.92 |
| 25th percentile | $37,010 | $17.79 |
| Median (50th) | $39,350 | $18.92 |
| 75th percentile | $44,540 | $21.42 |
| 90th percentile | $48,470 | $23.30 |
| Mean | $41,480 | $19.94 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Washington ($42,660), Hawaii ($41,670), California ($41,480); the lowest are Louisiana ($25,580), Mississippi ($26,750), West Virginia ($28,450). 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 | 112,750 | $41,480 | $39,350 |
| Arizona | 16,590 | $37,810 | $36,750 |
| Nevada | 11,420 | $36,290 | $33,460 |
| Oregon | 11,860 | $39,510 | $37,450 |