Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Salary in Virginia
Ranked #18 of 51 · VA
3.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,540 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $35,110
Employment 339,730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,700P25 $29,410 Median $35,110P75 $43,090P90 $55,980
About 80% of food preparation and serving related occupationss in Virginia earn between $27,700 and $55,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation and serving related occupations salary in Virginia is $38,540, about 3.7% above the U.S. average ($37,150). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $36,010 | $39,990 | 10,840 |
| Richmond, VA | $34,300 | $37,490 | 52,500 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $32,210 | $36,540 | 75,010 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $31,720 | $36,000 | 4,330 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $31,420 | $36,280 | 7,020 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $31,400 | $35,620 | 5,680 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $31,350 | $35,520 | 6,770 |
| Roanoke, VA | $30,790 | $35,270 | 12,460 |
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