North Carolina

Cooks, Fast Food Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$27,080
-16.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$13.02
 
10th Percentile
$21,890
Entry level
90th Percentile
$34,860
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Fast Foods in North Carolina earn between $21,890 and $34,860, with a mean of $27,080. The national average for this role is $32,350.

$27,080 mean
10th Percentile$21,89090th Percentile$34,860

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$27,080
National Average$32,350
District of Columbia$43,710
Hawaii$41,670
California$41,490
Washington$41,420
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. North Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.