Food Preparation Workers Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,790 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $46,960
Employed locally 760
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $37,790
    75th
    $44,830
    90th
    $46,960

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,660
    Salinas, CA $38,670
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $38,200

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $37,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,180
    Cooks, Fast Food $39,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,820
    Dishwashers $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Vallejo, CA is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Vallejo, CA is 10.4% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Vallejo?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.