How much does a cook make in North Carolina?
$35,400a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in North Carolina. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.02
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 50,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,980Median: $35,400Highest 10%: $45,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| 25th | $29,690 | $14.27 | |
| Median | $35,400 | $17.02 | |
| 75th | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 90th | $45,450 | $21.85 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $32,720 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $32,420 |
| Hickory, NC | $30,380 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $29,580 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $29,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 37. South Carolina | $35,740 |
| 38. Iowa | $35,670 |
| 39. Ohio | $35,540 |
| 40. North Carolina | $35,400 |
| 41. Indiana | $35,170 |
| 42. Kansas | $35,130 |
| 43. New Mexico | $35,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $17.02 ($35,400 a year).
Do cooks make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $35,400 against $37,390 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for cook pay?
North Carolina ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays cooks the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $37,030 a year.
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.