Temp and shift workers in San Diego earn $16–$26/hr across Tourism, Military, Biotech— with a cost of living 46% above the national average (BLS, 2024).
San Diego combines tourism, military, and biotech industries with great weather.
Support bartenders and keep the bar running smoothly
$17.52 - $26.28/hr
Craft specialty coffee drinks and serve customers
$18.98 - $27.74/hr
Mix drinks, serve customers, and manage bar operations
$21.9 - $36.5/hr
Serve guests and deliver exceptional dining experiences
$17.52 - $29.2/hr
Lead a kitchen station and prepare quality dishes
$24.82 - $37.96/hr
Start your kitchen career - learn cooking basics on the line
$20.44 - $27.74/hr
Learn culinary skills while assisting experienced chefs
$20.44 - $27.74/hr
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and support the team
$17.52 - $23.36/hr
Clean dishes and support kitchen operations
$17.52 - $24.82/hr
Greet guests and manage restaurant seating
$17.52 - $26.28/hr
Deliver food from kitchen to tables
$17.52 - $24.82/hr
Clear tables and support restaurant service
$16.06 - $23.36/hr
Prepare dishes on the cooking line
$21.9 - $32.12/hr
Prepare ingredients for kitchen service
$18.98 - $26.28/hr
Serve food and drinks at catered events
$21.9 - $36.5/hr
Serve guests at large events and banquets
$23.36 - $37.96/hr
Welcome guests, run check-in/check-out, and resolve issues at the front desk
$21.9 - $32.12/hr
All-around kitchen support - prep, expo, dish, and line backup
$20.44 - $27.74/hr
Working supervisor - run a shift, coach the team, fix problems on the floor
$26.28 - $40.88/hr
Based on average flexible worker wages in San Diego
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
If you earn the average hourly wage ($21.00/hr) working 40 hours/week in San Diego:
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