How much does a cook make in Virginia?
$29,950a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Virginia. That is $14.40 an hour or $2,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.40
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,400Median: $29,950Highest 10%: $37,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,400 | $13.17 | |
| 25th | $28,330 | $13.62 | |
| Median | $29,950 | $14.40 | |
| 75th | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| 90th | $37,730 | $18.14 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $35,800 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $33,970 |
| Richmond, VA | $29,570 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $29,290 |
| Roanoke, VA | $29,160 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $28,680 |
| Winchester, VA | $28,430 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $28,380 |
| Kingsport, TN | $26,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 25. Nebraska | $30,430 |
| 26. North Dakota | $30,220 |
| 27. New Mexico | $30,190 |
| 28. Virginia | $29,950 |
| 29. Florida | $29,900 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,890 |
| 31. Indiana | $29,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $14.40 ($29,950 a year).
Do cooks make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $29,950 against $30,890 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for cook pay?
Virginia ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays cooks the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $35,800 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.