salary$45,720 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$55,830per year
Jobs in the area2,340people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Santa Rosa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 62.8% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $45,720 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $38,220 and $55,830.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 62.8% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.