DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$28,267
vs National
+30.9%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$20,409
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$28,267
+30.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in San Jose, CA earns $28,267 in nominal terms, which is 30.9% 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 $20,409 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SGD Tofu House Inc | $32,136 | 1 |
| KEVIN LUCY INC. dba H SALT FISH CHIPS | $31,720 | 1 |
| Soh Family, Inc. | $28,267 | 2 |
| LITA & AVA INC. DBA A GRACE SUB-ACUTE & SKILLED | $26,770 | 2 |
| SAN TOMAS CONVALESCENT | N/A | 1 |
| DANBI FAMILY INC | N/A | 1 |
| LITA AVA INC. DBA A GRACE SUBACUTE SKILLED | N/A | 4 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in San Jose, CA?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in San Jose, CA is $28,267 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in San Jose, CA earns 30.9% more than the national median of $21,600, or $20,409 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.