Cooks, Short Order pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for cooks, short order is $15.00 an hour ($31,200 a year). About 3,350 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). Virginia ranks 34th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.41 | $25,810 |
| 25% of workers | $13.38 | $27,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 75% of workers | $17.49 | $36,380 |
| 90% of workers | $20.44 | $42,520 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $30,670 | 60 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $30,160 | 70 |
| Richmond | $29,280 | 300 |
| Roanoke | $29,260 | 130 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $27,830 | 810 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, short order
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.2% over ten years, declining · about 17,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,110 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,750 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,900 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,950 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $37,890 |
| Bakers | $34,430 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,270 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,770 |
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