California

Food Preparation Workers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$40,510
+19.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.48
 
10th Percentile
$34,840
Entry level
90th Percentile
$47,910
Senior level
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Salary Range

Food Preparation Workerss in California earn between $34,840 and $47,910, with a mean of $40,510. The national average for this role is $33,938.

$40,510 mean
10th Percentile$34,84090th Percentile$47,910

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$40,510
National Average$33,938
Hawaii$41,410
Washington$41,210
Massachusetts$40,620
Colorado$40,210
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.