Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$36,140

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.38

per hour

Employment

11,170

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-3.5%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, North Carolina pays 3.5% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,284

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

43%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$28,050

25th

$31,290

Median

$36,140

75th

$39,610

90th

$45,130

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).