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BLSSalary

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Vallejo, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 270 employed

Annual Mean
$50,500
$24.28/hr
Annual Median
$47,130
$22.66/hr
Bottom 10%
$38,510
$18.51/hr
Top 10%
$67,230
$32.32/hr
Location vs National Average
Vallejo, CA
$50,500
Difference
+30.1% vs US avg
US National
$38,810

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$38,510
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$42,480
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$47,130
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$58,390
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$67,230

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$39K

25th

$42K

Median

$47K

75th

$58K

90th

$67K

Vallejo, CA has a relatively small Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria workforce (approximately 270 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Vallejo, CA, Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries range from $38,510 at the 10th percentile to $67,230 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $28,720 (61% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.