West Virginia

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$31,470
-18.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$15.13
 
10th Percentile
$23,820
Entry level
90th Percentile
$38,470
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in West Virginia earn between $23,820 and $38,470, with a mean of $31,470. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$31,470 mean
10th Percentile$23,82090th Percentile$38,470

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$31,470
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. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.