Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $35,770 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $27,900
90th percentile $44,720
Employed locally 720
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,900
    25th
    $28,790
    50th (median)
    $35,770
    75th
    $37,130
    90th
    $44,720

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,070
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,700
    Bartenders $36,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northwest Virginia is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northwest Virginia is 2.9% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,900 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,790.