How much does a food preparation worker make in Fayetteville?
$27,590a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Fayetteville, NC metro area. That is $13.26 an hour or $2,299 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.26
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 344 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,740Median: $27,590Highest 10%: $36,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,740 | $9.97 | |
| 25th | $22,730 | $10.93 | |
| Median | $27,590 | $13.26 | |
| 75th | $33,570 | $16.14 | |
| 90th | $36,990 | $17.78 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Winston-Salem, NC | $34,580 |
| Durham, NC | $34,560 |
| Charlotte, NC | $34,180 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $32,580 |
| Asheville, NC | $32,110 |
| Greensboro, NC | $31,840 |
| Wilmington, NC | $31,830 |
| Burlington, NC | $29,660 |
| Raleigh, NC | $29,470 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $29,000 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $28,850 |
| Greenville, NC | $28,240 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $28,130 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $27,900 |
| Hickory, NC | $27,680 |
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 |
| Cook | $32,720 |
| Food Server | $29,730 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,520 |
| Dishwasher | $29,470 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,170 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Fayetteville?
The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville, NC metro area is $13.26 ($27,590 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Fayetteville than the national average?
No: $27,590 against $35,320 nationally, 22% less.
How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $30,260, so Fayetteville pays 9% less.
Where does Fayetteville rank for food preparation worker pay?
344 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,990 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.