Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #33 of 51 · NC
9.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $29,050 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $28,570
Employment 92,230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,800P25 $23,370 Median $28,570P75 $34,370P90 $36,820
About 80% of fast food and counter workerss in North Carolina earn between $21,800 and $36,820. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fast food and counter workers salary in North Carolina is $29,050, about 9.6% below the U.S. average ($32,150). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $29,170 | $30,280 | 5,350 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29,080 | $30,030 | 12,790 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $28,880 | $29,910 | 27,050 |
| Asheville, NC | $28,810 | $29,430 | 3,850 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $28,640 | $29,270 | 4,900 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $28,200 | $28,490 | 6,790 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $28,170 | $28,240 | 3,130 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $28,090 | $28,110 | 4,850 |