How much does a cook make in Richmond?
$29,280a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $14.08 an hour or $2,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.08
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,880Median: $29,280Highest 10%: $37,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,880 | $12.92 | |
| 25th | $27,730 | $13.33 | |
| Median | $29,280 | $14.08 | |
| 75th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 90th | $37,500 | $18.03 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Washington, DC | $39,650 |
| Winchester, VA | $30,670 |
| Kingsport, TN | $30,510 |
| Staunton, VA | $30,160 |
| Roanoke, VA | $29,260 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $27,830 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,730 |
| Bartender | $46,070 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,580 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $38,470 |
| Cook | $37,140 |
| Cook | $37,080 |
| Cook | $35,540 |
| Food Server | $34,960 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $33,980 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $14.08 ($29,280 a year).
Do cooks make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $29,280 against $35,880 nationally, 18% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $31,200, so Richmond pays 6% less.
Where does Richmond rank for cook pay?
164 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,500 or more.
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.