How much does a cook make in Virginia?
$37,890a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Virginia. That is $18.22 an hour or $3,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.22
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,000Median: $37,890Highest 10%: $47,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,000 | $14.42 | |
| 25th | $34,920 | $16.79 | |
| Median | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 75th | $44,460 | $21.38 | |
| 90th | $47,940 | $23.05 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $44,880 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $38,510 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,440 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,140 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $37,030 |
| Staunton, VA | $36,190 |
| Roanoke, VA | $35,670 |
| Winchester, VA | $35,350 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,210 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $35,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 21. Nevada | $39,430 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $38,650 |
| 23. Utah | $38,200 |
| 24. Virginia | $37,890 |
| 25. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 26. Montana | $37,150 |
| 27. Wyoming | $36,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $18.22 ($37,890 a year).
Do cooks make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $37,890 against $37,450 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Virginia rank for cook pay?
Virginia ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays cooks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $44,880 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.