Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,270 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $58,040
Employed locally 1,350
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $40,310
    50th (median)
    $46,270
    75th
    $48,930
    90th
    $58,040

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Restaurant salary vs area income 42% Median Cooks, Restaurant salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Restaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $45,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $44,700

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $37,090
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $38,270
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,360
    Dishwashers $38,640
    Bartenders $36,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Napa, CA is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Napa, CA is 25.6% above the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,310.