Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $32,700 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.72
10th percentile $27,440
90th percentile $45,340
Employed locally 350
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,440
    25th
    $28,930
    50th (median)
    $32,700
    75th
    $38,440
    90th
    $45,340

    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 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
    Bartenders $36,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northwest Virginia is $15.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northwest Virginia is 10.3% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $27,440 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,930.