Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in California
In California, cooks, institution and cafeteria earn a median of $45,680 per year.
Median (California)
$45,680
Bottom 10%
$36,710
Top 10%
$59,960
Employed in California
27,320
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, cooks, institution and cafeteria earn a median of $45,680 — 25% above the national median of $36,450. Locally the range runs $36,710 to $59,960. About 27,320 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #6 of 54 states for cooks, institution and cafeteria pay — roughly the 91th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $48,260) by 6%. State employment of about 27,320 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$36,450
US bottom 10%
$26,800
US top 10%
$48,320
Skills that move pay in this role
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Writing
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