Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $45,260 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $57,370
Employed locally 340
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $41,070
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $48,560
    90th
    $57,370

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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
    Napa, CA $47,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $46,760

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$38,090
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,310
    Cooks, Restaurant$45,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,560
    Food Preparation Workers$40,810
    Dishwashers$37,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Santa Rosa, CA is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 24.2% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,070.