Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $34,910 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $28,040
90th percentile $44,850
Employed locally 660
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,040
    25th
    $28,440
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $37,200
    90th
    $44,850

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,500
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,440
    Bartenders $36,550
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,690
    Food Preparation Workers $29,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Virginia is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.71 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northeast Virginia is 5.2% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $28,040 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,440.