Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $33,690 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $28,240
90th percentile $41,450
Employed locally 190
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,240
    25th
    $28,860
    50th (median)
    $33,690
    75th
    $37,230
    90th
    $41,450

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,500
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,880
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,440
    Bartenders $36,550
    Food Preparation Workers $29,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Virginia is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeast Virginia is 7.6% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,240 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,860.