DOL Median (California)
$28,288
vs National
+8.9%
National: $25,979BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$20,425
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$28,288
+8.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,979
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Short Order in California earns $28,288 in nominal terms, which is 8.9% above the national average of $25,979. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $20,425 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DH T Oaks LLC Dog Haus Thousand Oaks | $32,677 | 1 |
| ETC Bar dba ETCetera Sushi Izakaya | $28,288 | 2 |
| BSW AMERICA, INC. | $28,288 | 3 |
| EVANGEL ENTERPRISE, INC. | $23,691 | 2 |
| KING OF GRILL, INC. | $21,237 | 1 |
| L I S INC. DBA AMECI PIZZA PASTA | N/A | 1 |
| J-DS CHARBOILED BURGERS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| SUSHI STATION | N/A | 1 |
| CASA RANCHERO | N/A | 1 |
| Belgium Waffle Haus, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| LA GALETTE CREPERIE | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Cooks, Short Order
UNION CITY, NE · $35,000GREAT NECK, NE · $34,549Peabody, MA · $34,174Newburyport, MA · $33,384Westfield, NE · $33,000Top-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, Short Order make in California?
The median Cooks, Short Order salary in California is $28,288 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Cooks, Short Order?
A Cooks, Short Order in California earns 8.9% more than the national median of $25,979, or $20,425 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.