How much does a cook make in Fayetteville?
$32,720a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $15.73 an hour or $2,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.73
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 308 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,960Median: $32,720Highest 10%: $38,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,960 | $12.96 | |
| 25th | $28,640 | $13.77 | |
| Median | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| 75th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 90th | $38,860 | $18.68 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Charlotte, NC | $37,030 |
| Asheville, NC | $36,590 |
| Raleigh, NC | $36,280 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,280 |
| Durham, NC | $36,170 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $35,690 |
| Wilmington, NC | $34,940 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,600 |
| Greensboro, NC | $34,550 |
| Greenville, NC | $34,130 |
| Burlington, NC | $32,830 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $32,420 |
| Hickory, NC | $30,380 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $29,580 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $29,070 |
Related jobs in Fayetteville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Cook | $37,200 |
| Bartender | $34,880 |
| Food Server | $29,730 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,520 |
| Dishwasher | $29,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $27,590 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $15.73 ($32,720 a year).
Do cooks make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $32,720 against $37,390 nationally, 12% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $35,400, so Fayetteville pays 8% less.
Where does Fayetteville rank for cook pay?
308 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,860 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.