Cooks, Restaurant Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #39 of 51 · NC
9.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,140 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,400
Employment 50,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,980P25 $29,690 Median $35,400P75 $38,170P90 $45,450
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in North Carolina earn between $27,980 and $45,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, restaurant salary in North Carolina is $35,140, about 9.3% below the U.S. average ($38,730). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,030 | $37,110 | 14,430 |
| Asheville, NC | $36,590 | $37,000 | 2,480 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36,280 | $36,350 | 7,160 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $36,170 | $36,050 | 2,660 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $35,690 | $34,630 | 670 |
| Wilmington, NC | $34,940 | $34,140 | 3,440 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,600 | $33,630 | 2,580 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,550 | $34,040 | 3,250 |