How much does a cook make in Vallejo?
$45,360a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Vallejo, CA metro area. That is $21.81 an hour or $3,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.81
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $45,360Highest 10%: $49,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| 75th | $47,190 | $22.69 | |
| 90th | $49,810 | $23.95 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,450 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,990 |
| San Francisco, CA | $45,790 |
| Napa, CA | $43,930 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $42,990 |
| Yuba City, CA | $42,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $40,550 |
| Hanford, CA | $39,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,490 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,480 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,340 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,280 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,260 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $38,020 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,940 |
| Chico, CA | $37,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,490 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,300 |
| Redding, CA | $36,730 |
| Merced, CA | $36,240 |
| Riverside, CA | $35,610 |
Related jobs in Vallejo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,170 |
| Cook | $47,130 |
| Cook | $44,450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $44,110 |
| Cook | $44,100 |
| Food Server | $38,910 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,840 |
| Dishwasher | $37,910 |
| Host and Hostess | $37,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Vallejo?
The median hourly pay in the Vallejo, CA metro area is $21.81 ($45,360 a year).
Do cooks make more in Vallejo than the national average?
Yes: $45,360 against $35,880 nationally, 26% more.
How does Vallejo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $42,930, so Vallejo pays 6% more.
Where does Vallejo rank for cook pay?
9 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Vallejo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,810 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.