Food Preparation Workers Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$30,260

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.55

per hour

Employment

24,960

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-14.3%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, North Carolina pays 14.3% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,055

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

52%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$21,870

25th

$26,610

Median

$30,260

75th

$36,120

90th

$38,760

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