How much does a cook make in Virginia?
$36,750a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Virginia. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,340Median: $36,750Highest 10%: $45,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,340 | $14.11 | |
| 25th | $33,270 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| 90th | $45,740 | $21.99 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $42,920 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,080 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $36,960 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,280 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $35,920 |
| Staunton, VA | $35,900 |
| Winchester, VA | $35,390 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $35,080 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $35,050 |
| Roanoke, VA | $34,920 |
| Kingsport, TN | $34,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 24. Michigan | $36,980 |
| 25. Missouri | $36,940 |
| 26. Wyoming | $36,830 |
| 27. Virginia | $36,750 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $36,580 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $36,550 |
| 30. Rhode Island | $36,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $17.67 ($36,750 a year).
Do cooks make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $36,750 against $37,390 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for cook pay?
Virginia ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays cooks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $42,920 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.