How much does a food server make in El Centro?
$35,590a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $17.11 an hour or $2,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.11
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $35,590Highest 10%: $42,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $35,590 | $17.11 | |
| 75th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 90th | $42,600 | $20.48 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| San Jose, CA | $46,210 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $44,710 |
| Napa, CA | $41,850 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,180 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,910 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $38,740 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,660 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,350 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,260 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $38,150 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,010 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,860 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,660 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,480 |
| Chico, CA | $37,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,380 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $37,140 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,770 |
| Redding, CA | $35,740 |
| Visalia, CA | $35,680 |
Related jobs in El Centro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,600 |
| Cook | $40,980 |
| Cook | $40,230 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $38,840 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,610 |
| Cook | $37,710 |
| Dishwasher | $34,990 |
| Bartender | $34,620 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $34,320 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $34,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $17.11 ($35,590 a year).
Do food servers make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $35,590 against $35,360 nationally, 1% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $39,010, so El Centro pays 9% less.
Where does El Centro rank for food server pay?
88 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,600 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.