DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$27,082
vs National
+25.4%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,554
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$27,082
+25.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Los Angeles, CA earns $27,082 in nominal terms, which is 25.4% 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 $19,554 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MJK World Inc | $37,440 | 8 |
| JBK Wilshire Corp. | $29,827 | 1 |
| The Heights Deli Inc. | $27,082 | 1 |
| LOURDES B CAPULONG LLC | $27,082 | 1 |
| B.A.D Sushi West L.A. Inc | $24,960 | 2 |
| Renilko Corporation | $18,000 | 1 |
| L SQUARE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | $17,742 | 1 |
| Jason T Na LLC | N/A | 2 |
| Maintain LLC | N/A | 1 |
| JAMAE MANDOO INC | N/A | 1 |
| Thai Hollywood restaurant, inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Mr. Chaus Food, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| O JANG DONG, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| HAMJIPARK DTAL | N/A | 2 |
| Chahee Inc | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is $27,082 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Los Angeles, CA earns 25.4% more than the national median of $21,600, or $19,554 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.