DOL Median (California)
$33,550
vs National
+13.9%
National: $29,453BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$24,224
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$33,550
+13.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$29,453
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in California earns $33,550 in nominal terms, which is 13.9% above the national average of $29,453. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $24,224 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ARBOR VIEW | $41,600 | 1 |
| LIMA ROYAL, INC/ dba ANAHEIM CROWN PLAZA | $40,000 | 1 |
| Joster and Associates,Inc, Joster Villa | $36,400 | 2 |
| JOSTER,INC | $36,400 | 2 |
| Maywood Acres Healthcare | $34,590 | 2 |
| JOSTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA: JOSTER CHATEAU | $32,812 | 2 |
| CHAM FOOD CORPORATION | $32,000 | 2 |
| Health Guard Inc | $30,160 | 1 |
| SAINT MONTSERRAT HOSPICE CARE, INC. | $29,890 | 1 |
| POLISH RETIREMENT FOUNDATION | $28,475 | 1 |
| VILLA DE MARTIN JUDE HOMES | N/A | 1 |
| Saint Vincent Healthcare | N/A | 1 |
| Rosecrans Care Center | N/A | 1 |
| MG FAMILY HOME | N/A | 1 |
| HARMONY HOME CARE | N/A | 1 |
| CERIJONS HOMES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| MZR INC GORDON MANOR | N/A | 1 |
| BELLA CASA RCFE, INC | N/A | 1 |
| MAILE ALOHA | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Mission Viejo, CA · $41,600MOHEGAN LAKE, NE · $40,123Anaheim, CA · $40,000Wayne, NJ · $38,189Dover, NE · $36,046Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make in California?
The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in California is $33,550 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria?
A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in California earns 13.9% more than the national median of $29,453, or $24,224 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.