How much does a food service manager make in North Carolina?
$74,080a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in North Carolina. That is $35.62 an hour or $6,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.62
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,780Median: $74,080Highest 10%: $104,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,780 | $24.89 | |
| 25th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $74,080 | $35.62 | |
| 75th | $91,080 | $43.79 | |
| 90th | $104,100 | $50.03 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $76,160 |
| Durham, NC | $75,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | $75,460 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $74,770 |
| Greensboro, NC | $73,780 |
| Asheville, NC | $73,090 |
| Greenville, NC | $72,830 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $72,770 |
| Hickory, NC | $72,140 |
| Wilmington, NC | $71,710 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $71,500 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $71,430 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $71,030 |
| Burlington, NC | $65,160 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $64,990 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $63,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 13. Vermont | $77,910 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $77,360 |
| 15. Delaware | $74,430 |
| 16. North Carolina | $74,080 |
| 17. Maryland | $72,850 |
| 18. Florida | $72,790 |
| 19. North Dakota | $72,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $35.62 ($74,080 a year).
Do food service managers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $74,080 against $69,390 nationally, 7% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for food service manager pay?
North Carolina ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays food service managers the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $76,160 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.