North Carolina

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$34,380
-7.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$16.53
 
10th Percentile
$25,580
Entry level
90th Percentile
$43,400
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in North Carolina earn between $25,580 and $43,400, with a mean of $34,380. The national average for this role is $37,312.

$34,380 mean
10th Percentile$25,58090th Percentile$43,400

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$34,380
National Average$37,312
Hawaii$50,250
Washington$49,920
Alaska$48,410
Massachusetts$47,100
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.