Virginia

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$39,500
+1.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$18.99
 
10th Percentile
$30,000
Entry level
90th Percentile
$47,940
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in Virginia earn between $30,000 and $47,940, with a mean of $39,500. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$39,500 mean
10th Percentile$30,00090th Percentile$47,940

How Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
Virginia$39,500
National Average$38,809
Hawaii$52,100
Washington$51,290
Alaska$49,410
Massachusetts$48,750
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.