The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lynchburg, VA is $30,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,660.
Pay spans roughly $27,830 at the 10th percentile to $38,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.64 per hour. An estimated 540 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Lynchburg, VA.
| Median (annual) | $30,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.64 |
| 10th percentile | $27,830 |
| 90th percentile | $38,480 |
| Employment | 540 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.