Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $39,210 +30% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $46,590
Employed locally 360
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $46,390
    90th
    $46,590

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 36% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $39,120

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Fast Food salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Vallejo, CA $39,110
    Salinas, CA $37,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,730

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,090
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $38,270
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,270
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,360
    Dishwashers $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Napa, CA is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Napa, CA is 30% above the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Napa?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.