Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,390 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $77,020
Employed locally 80
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $55,390
    75th
    $63,580
    90th
    $77,020

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,410
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,070
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32,700
    Bartenders$36,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Northwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northwest Virginia is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.15 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Virginia above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northwest Virginia is 9.2% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.