West Virginia

Cooks, Short Order Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$28,120
-22.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$13.52
 
10th Percentile
$20,120
Entry level
90th Percentile
$36,210
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Short Orders in West Virginia earn between $20,120 and $36,210, with a mean of $28,120. The national average for this role is $36,297.

$28,120 mean
10th Percentile$20,12090th Percentile$36,210

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$28,120
National Average$36,297
Hawaii$44,930
Colorado$44,170
Washington$43,990
Rhode Island$43,410
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Data Source

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