The median annual wage for Cooks, All Other in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA is $43,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,540.
Pay spans roughly $36,990 at the 10th percentile to $56,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.80 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as cooks, all other in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA.
| Median (annual) | $43,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.80 |
| 10th percentile | $36,990 |
| 90th percentile | $56,970 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.