California Food Preparation and Serving Related salary, ages 45-49
U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners
In California, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time wage earners in Food Preparation and Serving Related ages 45-49 is $39,595. The top 10% earn at least $73,978 and the top 25% at least $52,793; the bottom 25% earn at most $30,458 and the bottom 10% at most $25,162. Average $46,799. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for Food Preparation and Serving Related, ages 45-49 United States (California)
- Top 10% earn at least$73,978
- Top 25% earn at least$52,793
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$39,595
- Bottom 25% earn at most$30,458
- Bottom 10% earn at most$25,162
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$46,799
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