SOC 35-9099 · California · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in California is $41,087 per year ($19.75/hr). This is 18% higher than the national median of $34,819. The middle 50% earn between $35,270 and $45,848 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $55,887.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $13.64 | $28,373 | +18.0% |
| P25 | $16.96 | $35,270 | +18.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $19.75 | $41,087 | +18.0% |
| P75 | $22.04 | $45,848 | +18.0% |
| P90 | $26.87 | $55,887 | +18.0% |
Retail saw layoffs increase by 72K in February. For professional roles in retail orgs, conditions are more stable than frontline, but the sector is softening.
The median (P50) annual salary for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in California is approximately $41,087, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 18% higher than the national median of $34,819.
Entry-level Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other (10th percentile) in California earn approximately $28,373 per year. The 25th percentile is $35,270. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $55,887.
California pays 18% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $34,819 vs $41,087 in California. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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