How much does a Cooks, Short Order make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

Cooks, Short Order Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $31,050 -12.8% vs national

Median hourly $14.93

10th percentile $25,810

90th percentile $37,430

Employed locally 100

National median $35,620

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Cooks, Short Order

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$25,810

25th

$27,260

50th (median)

$31,050

75th

$31,940

90th

$37,430

Top-paying metros for Cooks, Short Order

Metro area	Median salary
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$48,970
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$48,700
Barnstable Town, MA	$46,830
Arizona	$46,240
Washington	$46,010
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$46,010

Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

Occupation	Median 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, Short Order make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

The median hourly wage for Cooks, Short Order in Northeast Virginia is $14.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.99 or more per hour.

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

The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Northeast Virginia is 12.8% below the national median of $35,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

Entry-level Cooks, Short Order (10th percentile) earn around $25,810 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,260.