Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $45,680 | $36,450 | +25.3% vs US |
| State Rank | #6 of 54 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 27,320 jobs | 448,260 jobs | 6.1% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,710 | $17.65 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,200 | $18.84 |
| Median | $45,680 | $21.96 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,350 | $24.21 |
| 90th Percentile | $59,960 | $28.83 |
