Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $25,290.00 | $35,320.00 | $40,320.00 |
| Virginia | $27,400.00 | $36,320.00 | $40,470.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $35,670.00 | $44,230.00 | $47,910.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $28,850.00 | $36,440.00 | $40,480.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $30,130.00 | $35,870.00 | $38,940.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $26,300.00 | $27,730.00 | $33,290.00 |
| Crater Area | $29,040.00 | $36,600.00 | $38,840.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $28,650.00 | $36,390.00 | $41,490.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $27,060.00 | $33,500.00 | $36,050.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $34,730.00 | $41,140.00 | $45,530.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $29,960.00 | $36,210.00 | $39,630.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $27,990.00 | $35,240.00 | $38,120.00 |
| South Central | $26,190.00 | $33,050.00 | $36,620.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $26,240.00 | $28,610.00 | $32,900.00 |
| West Piedmont | $26,110.00 | $31,600.00 | $35,020.00 |
| Western Virginia | $26,330.00 | $32,710.00 | $36,210.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
