Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,910 +31.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $59,530
Employed locally 90
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $42,150
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $55,260
    90th
    $59,530

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 44% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,920
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $46,760
    Ithaca, NY $46,220

    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, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Napa, CA is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.15 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Napa, CA is 31.4% above the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Napa?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,150.