Food Preparation Workers salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $37,190–$43,780
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #23 of 496
Food Preparation Workers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $38,780 a year, based on BLS estimates for 9,360 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $35,320 and 1% below the CA statewide median of $39,350. It ranks #23 of 496 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,360 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Food Preparation Workers salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $38,780 a year (May 2025). Half of the 9,360 jobs pay between $37,190 and $43,780. The 10th percentile is $35,820 and the 90th is $47,410.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Food Preparation Workers?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $35,320 and 1% below the CA statewide median of $39,350. It ranks #23 of 496 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.