Cooks, Restaurant pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for cooks, restaurant is $14.23 an hour ($29,590 a year). About 6,450 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($37,390). West Virginia ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, restaurant in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.66 | $22,180 |
| 25% of workers | $12.88 | $26,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.23 | $29,590 |
| 75% of workers | $16.91 | $35,170 |
| 90% of workers | $18.27 | $38,010 |
Cooks, Restaurant pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton-Steubenville | $30,030 | 320 |
| Morgantown | $29,740 | 760 |
| Wheeling | $29,710 | 580 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $29,700 | 410 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $29,550 | 1,090 |
| Charleston | $29,450 | 770 |
| Beckley | $28,770 | 420 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, restaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 218,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,120 |
| 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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