Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $39,150 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $33,950
90th percentile $65,870
Employed locally 160
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,950
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $39,150
    75th
    $51,560
    90th
    $65,870

    Napa economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Nearby metros — Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Ithaca, NY $40,230
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,140
    Salinas, CA $38,000

    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 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Napa, CA is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Napa, CA is 13.6% above the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Napa?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $33,950 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.