How much does a cook make in North Carolina?
$27,190a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in North Carolina. That is $13.07 an hour or $2,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.07
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 81,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,890Median: $27,190Highest 10%: $34,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,890 | $10.52 | |
| 25th | $22,740 | $10.93 | |
| Median | $27,190 | $13.07 | |
| 75th | $29,190 | $14.03 | |
| 90th | $34,860 | $16.76 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $29,190 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $28,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $28,220 |
| Asheville, NC | $28,120 |
| Greensboro, NC | $27,880 |
| Charlotte, NC | $27,690 |
| Hickory, NC | $27,550 |
| Wilmington, NC | $27,500 |
| Burlington, NC | $27,450 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $27,280 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $26,610 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $23,710 |
| Greenville, NC | $23,600 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $23,430 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $22,900 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $22,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 41. Oklahoma | $27,720 |
| 42. Arkansas | $27,710 |
| 43. South Carolina | $27,420 |
| 44. North Carolina | $27,190 |
| 45. Georgia | $26,940 |
| 46. Ohio | $26,870 |
| 47. Montana | $26,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $13.07 ($27,190 a year).
Do cooks make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $27,190 against $30,890 nationally, 12% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for cook pay?
North Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays cooks the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $29,190 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.