Food Preparation Workers salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Food Preparation Workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $45,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,930 jobs (May 2025). That is 29% above the U.S. median of $35,320 and 16% above the CA statewide median of $39,350. It ranks #2 of 496 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,930 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 Jose?
The BLS median is $45,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,930 jobs pay between $39,960 and $47,890. The 10th percentile is $37,340 and the 90th is $55,550.
Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Food Preparation Workers?
That is 29% above the U.S. median of $35,320 and 16% above the CA statewide median of $39,350. It ranks #2 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.