Local Salary Data

Cooks, Short Order Salary in Virginia

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$18,961
2 filings
DOL Median (Virginia)
$18,961
vs National
-27%
National: $25,979
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,829
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$18,961
-27% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,979
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Cooks, Short Order in Virginia earns $18,961 in nominal terms, which is 27% below the national average of $25,979. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,829 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cooks, Short Order make in Virginia?

The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Virginia is $18,961 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Virginia a good place to work as a Cooks, Short Order?

A Cooks, Short Order in Virginia earns 27% less than the national median of $25,979, or $18,829 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.