Waiters and Waitresses in California
SOC 35-3031 ยท Food Preparation and Serving Related
229,970Jobs in California
$44,600Mean annual wage
14th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| 25th percentile | $34,900 | $16.78 |
| Median (50th) | $36,080 | $17.35 |
| 75th percentile | $39,870 | $19.17 |
| 90th percentile | $68,950 | $33.15 |
| Mean | $44,600 | $21.44 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are Hawaii ($68,260), Washington ($60,590), District of Columbia (not a state) ($59,510); the lowest are Louisiana ($22,350), Mississippi ($24,680), Oklahoma ($25,870). 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 | 229,970 | $44,600 | $36,080 |
| Arizona | 55,950 | $51,170 | $43,950 |
| Nevada | 42,520 | $36,870 | $26,410 |
| Oregon | 23,040 | $52,400 | $48,410 |