DOL Median (California)
$35,204
vs National
+60.4%
National: $21,944BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,418
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,204
+60.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,944
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in California earns $35,204 in nominal terms, which is 60.4% above the national average of $21,944. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,418 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Health | $35,818 | 1 |
| CERIJONS HOMES, INC. | $34,590 | 1 |
| BUON VINO INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make in California?
The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in California is $35,204 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Food Servers, Nonrestaurant?
A Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in California earns 60.4% more than the national median of $21,944, or $25,418 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.