Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $35,870 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $28,170
90th percentile $40,340
Employed locally 310
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,170
    25th
    $28,620
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $40,340
    90th
    $40,340

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 56% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Vallejo, CA $45,720
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $43,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $42,430

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,150
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,090
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,530
    Food Preparation Workers $28,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Blacksburg, VA is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.03 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Blacksburg, VA is 1.6% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,170 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,620.