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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$36,130
-6.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$17.37
 
10th Percentile
$28,050
Entry level
90th Percentile
$45,130
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in North Carolina earn between $28,050 and $45,130, with a mean of $36,130. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$36,130 mean
10th Percentile$28,05090th Percentile$45,130

How North Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
North Carolina$36,130
National Average$38,809
Hawaii$52,100
Washington$51,290
Alaska$49,410
Massachusetts$48,750
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Data Source

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