salary$37,090 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Visalia, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,870per year
Jobs in the area1,000people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Visalia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,892 a month takes 61.2% 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.
Restaurant Cook pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Visalia
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Visalia, CA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Visalia, CA area is $37,090 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,660 and $45,870.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Visalia?
Typical rent of $1,892 a month takes 61.2% 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 Visalia, CA metro area.