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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$35,110
- Richmond$34,120
- Virginia Beach$34,040
- Winchester$33,710
- Harrisonburg$33,630
- Staunton$33,630
- Roanoke$31,740
- Blacksburg$31,410
- Lynchburg$31,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $35,110 | $34,210 | $31,190 | $29,186 | 99 |
| Richmond | $34,120 | $33,650 | $31,200 | $28,448 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $34,040 | $32,580 | $30,860 | $28,388 | 98 |
| Winchester | $33,710 | $31,620 | $28,970 | $28,142 | 96 |
| Harrisonburg | $33,630 | $32,150 | $29,810 | $28,082 | 95 |
| Staunton | $33,630 | $32,210 | $29,610 | $28,082 | 91 |
| Roanoke | $31,740 | $30,790 | $29,010 | $26,672 | 94 |
| Blacksburg | $31,410 | $31,200 | $28,800 | $26,426 | 93 |
| Lynchburg | $31,380 | $30,800 | $28,830 | $26,404 | 89 |
*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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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