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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Virginia
- Virginia Beach$40,740
- Charlottesville$38,530
- Harrisonburg$38,190
- Richmond$37,980
- Winchester$36,860
- Blacksburg$36,810
- Roanoke$36,780
- Staunton$35,820
- Lynchburg$35,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $40,740 | $38,440 | $35,200 | $33,386 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $38,530 | $38,510 | $35,620 | $31,737 | 99 |
| Harrisonburg | $38,190 | $37,900 | $33,870 | $31,484 | 95 |
| Richmond | $37,980 | $37,140 | $35,630 | $31,327 | 98 |
| Winchester | $36,860 | $35,350 | $34,710 | $30,492 | 96 |
| Blacksburg | $36,810 | $37,030 | $30,220 | $30,454 | 93 |
| Roanoke | $36,780 | $35,670 | $34,430 | $30,432 | 94 |
| Staunton | $35,820 | $36,190 | $30,580 | $29,716 | 91 |
| Lynchburg | $35,480 | $35,120 | $28,910 | $29,462 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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