How much does a cook make in Virginia?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Virginia. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,810Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $42,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,810 | $12.41 | |
| 25th | $27,830 | $13.38 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 90th | $42,520 | $20.44 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $39,650 |
| Winchester, VA | $30,670 |
| Kingsport, TN | $30,510 |
| Staunton, VA | $30,160 |
| Richmond, VA | $29,280 |
| Roanoke, VA | $29,260 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $27,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 31. Minnesota | $32,150 |
| 32. Kentucky | $31,840 |
| 33. North Carolina | $31,290 |
| 34. Virginia | $31,200 |
| 35. Nebraska | $30,530 |
| 36. Arkansas | $30,510 |
| 37. Tennessee | $30,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do cooks make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $35,880 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Virginia rank for cook pay?
Virginia ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays cooks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $39,650 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.