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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in West Virginia
- Morgantown$33,310
- Weirton$32,460
- Wheeling$32,130
- Beckley$31,360
- Huntington$31,310
- Charleston$30,720
- Parkersburg$30,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | $33,310 | $31,770 | $28,960 | $28,113 | 93 |
| Weirton | $32,460 | $30,850 | $28,340 | $27,457 | 89 |
| Wheeling | $32,130 | $30,600 | $27,810 | $27,202 | 88 |
| Beckley | $31,360 | $29,630 | $27,390 | $26,607 | 88 |
| Huntington | $31,310 | $29,630 | $27,310 | $26,569 | 88 |
| Charleston | $30,720 | $30,050 | $27,590 | $26,113 | 89 |
| Parkersburg | $30,040 | $29,000 | $27,140 | $25,589 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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