Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #36 of 51 · NC
6.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,130 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $36,140
Employment 11,170
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,050P25 $31,290 Median $36,140P75 $39,610P90 $45,130
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in North Carolina earn between $28,050 and $45,130. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in North Carolina is $36,130, about 6.9% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $38,970 | $38,850 | 790 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $38,120 | $35,060 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,690 | $37,310 | 3,090 |
| Asheville, NC | $37,550 | $38,680 | 430 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $37,460 | $37,090 | 1,060 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $37,200 | $36,670 | 360 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $36,670 | $35,960 | 860 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $36,470 | $36,310 | 140 |