DOL Median (California)
$26,645
vs National
+33.2%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,238
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$26,645
+33.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in California earns $26,645 in nominal terms, which is 33.2% above the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $19,238 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MILIEU | $125,000 | 2 |
| KISAKE, INC | $38,670 | 1 |
| SOCAL NOODLE GRILL DBA PASADENA NOODLE GRILL | $33,509 | 1 |
| Echi Sushi, Inc. | $33,400 | 1 |
| Friends House | $33,300 | 1 |
| BKK THAI CUISINE | $33,280 | 1 |
| B.A.D Sushi West L.A. Inc | $32,240 | 1 |
| G BURGER RESTAURANT, INC. | $32,240 | 1 |
| MDM Arisu Inc | $32,240 | 2 |
| Oh Mama Kitchen, Inc. | $29,494 | 3 |
| Sushi Hook | $27,706 | 1 |
| York Ramen 5051, Inc. | $27,290 | 2 |
| Gelatogo CA Wholesale LLC | $27,290 | 1 |
| Marbl Restaurant, Inc. | $27,290 | 20 |
| ZZAN HILLCREST INC | $27,082 | 1 |
| Kims Chicken Inc. | $27,040 | 1 |
| Soho Sushi Inc | $26,645 | 1 |
| Korean BBQ Surah, Inc. | $25,521 | 2 |
| Golden Jays Inc | $24,877 | 1 |
| Miyako Sushi, Inc. | $24,357 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Waiters and Waitresses
San Francisco, CA · $125,000SUNNYSIDE, NE · $42,702BROOKLYN, NE · $40,000Brookfield, IL · $36,234Greenwood Village, CO · $36,000Top-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 Waiters and Waitresses make in California?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in California is $26,645 based on 41 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in California earns 33.2% more than the national median of $20,000, or $19,238 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.