Food Preparation Workers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #43 of 51 · NC
11.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,270 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,260
Employment 24,960
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,870P25 $26,610 Median $30,260P75 $36,120P90 $38,760
About 80% of food preparation workerss in North Carolina earn between $21,870 and $38,760. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in North Carolina is $31,270, about 11.4% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,580 | $32,490 | 1,130 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $34,560 | $34,440 | 1,170 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $34,180 | $33,310 | 5,800 |
| Asheville, NC | $32,110 | $32,980 | 1,250 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $31,840 | $31,930 | 1,820 |
| Wilmington, NC | $31,830 | $33,110 | 1,380 |
| Burlington, NC | $29,660 | $30,720 | 410 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29,470 | $31,160 | 5,290 |