Cooks, Fast Food pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $11.12 an hour ($23,120 a year). About 16,490 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($30,890). West Virginia ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.39 | $21,600 |
| 25% of workers | $10.72 | $22,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $11.12 | $23,120 |
| 75% of workers | $12.83 | $26,680 |
| 90% of workers | $13.61 | $28,300 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville | $23,710 | 450 |
| Charleston | $23,180 | 2,230 |
| Wheeling | $23,110 | 810 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $22,780 | 1,120 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $22,610 | 3,070 |
| Beckley | $22,370 | 1,170 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,590 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,070 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $29,740 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,360 |
| Bakers | $28,480 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,440 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $33,570 |
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