DOL Median (California)
$26,770
vs National
+23.9%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,329
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$26,770
+23.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in California earns $26,770 in nominal terms, which is 23.9% above the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $19,329 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Star Crab, Inc. | $39,000 | 3 |
| MJK World Inc | $37,440 | 8 |
| ABLE FOOD SERVICE, INC | $37,440 | 7 |
| Farandole USA, Inc. | $35,000 | 1 |
| 79 4U, Inc. | $33,600 | 2 |
| Moon Jung Inc dba Hanabi Sushi | $33,384 | 1 |
| Coconut Bay Company Inc. | $32,448 | 3 |
| The Crew & Sora Inc dba The Crew | $32,427 | 1 |
| JH Family Inc. | $32,240 | 1 |
| SGD Tofu House Inc | $32,136 | 1 |
| KEVIN LUCY INC. dba H SALT FISH CHIPS | $31,720 | 1 |
| Boathouse Sushi Inc. | $31,200 | 44 |
| SAM FOODS LLC | $31,200 | 3 |
| Gunwoo, Inc. | $31,200 | 1 |
| SHANGHAILANDER PALACE | $30,000 | 2 |
| JOY SUSHI CORPORATION | $30,000 | 2 |
| JBK Wilshire Corp. | $29,827 | 1 |
| La Palma CN Bowl, Inc. | $29,827 | 1 |
| Pho Asian Grills, Inc. | $29,827 | 1 |
| Seoul Garden Restaurant LLC. | $29,162 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Food Preparation Workers
Riverside, CA · $39,000Hermosa Beach, CA · $37,440Lakewood, WA · $35,672Tacoma, WA · $35,672Braintree, MA · $35,000Top-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 Food Preparation Workers make in California?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in California is $26,770 based on 129 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in California earns 23.9% more than the national median of $21,600, or $19,329 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.