SOC 35-2015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cooks, Short Order — Winchester
Winchester, VA-WV · 4 metro areas compared
In Winchester, VA the median wage is $30,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Winchester, VA the median wage is $30,670. That is 14.5% lower than the national median of $35,880. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $27,110 and $35,270. The lowest tenth earn under $20,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $39,480.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Staunton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $30,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 243rd of 257 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | −42.0% |
| 25th | $27,110 | −24.4% |
| Median (50th) | $30,670 | −14.5% |
| 75th | $35,270 | −1.7% |
| 90th | $39,480 | +10.0% |
| Mean | $31,350 | −12.6% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Staunton | $30,160 | 70 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $29,280 | 300 | |
| 3 | Roanoke | $29,260 | 130 | |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $27,830 | 810 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Winchester sit close to the national average, so $30,670 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$30,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,336US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,670 a year, 14.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,800 to $39,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Staunton, at $30,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cooks, Short Order in Winchester, VA?
The median annual wage is $30,670, or $14.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,880, so pay in Winchester, VA is 14.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Winchester, VA earns more than $39,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Staunton, at $30,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Winchester, VA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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