Food Preparation Workers Salary in Virginia

Median Salary

$34,900

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.78

per hour

Employment

16,340

in Virginia

vs. National Avg

-1.2%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Virginia pays 1.2% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$33,720

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

103.5

4% above national avg

Rent/Income

54%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Virginia

10th

$28,460

25th

$30,940

Median

$34,900

75th

$37,310

90th

$42,480

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).