How much does a cook make in Virginia?
$35,810a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Virginia. That is $17.22 an hour or $2,984 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.22
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,630Median: $35,810Highest 10%: $64,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,630 | $12.80 | |
| 25th | $30,340 | $14.59 | |
| Median | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 75th | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| 90th | $64,300 | $30.91 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $35,540 |
| Washington, DC | $31,880 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $27,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 21. Tennessee | $36,440 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $36,220 |
| 23. Illinois | $35,940 |
| 24. Virginia | $35,810 |
| 25. Ohio | $35,360 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $33,760 |
| 27. Mississippi | $33,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $17.22 ($35,810 a year).
Do cooks make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $35,810 against $37,690 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for cook pay?
Virginia ranks 24 of 33 states.
Which city in Virginia pays cooks the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $35,540 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.