The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA is $35,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,970.
Pay spans roughly $28,170 at the 10th percentile to $40,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.25 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA.
| Median (annual) | $35,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.25 |
| 10th percentile | $28,170 |
| 90th percentile | $40,340 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.