Food Preparation Workers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$38,150
National Median
$34,220
Employment
98,950
Entry Level (10th)
$34,840
Top Earners (90th)
$47,910
How California Compares
California pays $3,930 more than the national median for food preparation workerss.
There are 5.48 food preparation workers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.95).
Other States for Food Preparation Workers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $38,950 | 21,090 |
| Colorado | $38,670 | 11,290 |
| District of Columbia | $38,440 | 3,320 |
| Massachusetts | $37,780 | 14,890 |
| Hawaii | $37,240 | 4,780 |
| Vermont | $37,030 | 1,260 |
| Alaska | $36,710 | 2,840 |
| Oregon | $36,390 | 13,890 |
| New York | $36,030 | 51,880 |
| Maine | $35,730 | 5,540 |
| North Dakota | $35,700 | 700 |
| Arizona | $35,480 | 15,500 |
| Rhode Island | $35,460 | 2,250 |
| Connecticut | $35,420 | 11,450 |
| Florida | $35,190 | 67,030 |
| New Hampshire | $35,170 | 3,520 |
| New Jersey | $34,910 | 25,170 |
| Minnesota | $34,820 | 23,720 |
| Wyoming | $34,380 | 1,580 |
| Maryland | $34,310 | 12,160 |