How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in North Carolina?
$30,160a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in North Carolina. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 4,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,570Median: $30,160Highest 10%: $39,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,570 | $9.89 | |
| 25th | $27,080 | $13.02 | |
| Median | $30,160 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 90th | $39,330 | $18.91 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,780 |
| Durham, NC | $34,480 |
| Charlotte, NC | $31,440 |
| Asheville, NC | $30,450 |
| Wilmington, NC | $30,350 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $30,200 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $30,060 |
| Burlington, NC | $30,050 |
| Raleigh, NC | $29,890 |
| Greensboro, NC | $29,190 |
| Hickory, NC | $29,150 |
| Greenville, NC | $28,720 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $28,620 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $26,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 32. Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| 33. Mississippi | $30,600 |
| 34. Texas | $30,210 |
| 35. North Carolina | $30,160 |
| 36. Montana | $29,720 |
| 37. Missouri | $28,600 |
| 38. Ohio | $27,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $14.50 ($30,160 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $30,160 against $35,840 nationally, 16% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 44 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $36,780 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.