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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$38,850
- Asheville$38,680
- Charlotte$37,310
- Raleigh$37,090
- Fayetteville$36,670
- Pinehurst$36,310
- Greensboro$36,240
- Winston-Salem$35,960
- Wilmington$35,570
- Goldsboro$35,060
- Burlington$34,860
- Greenville$34,440
- Jacksonville$34,340
- Hickory$34,150
- Rocky Mount$32,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $38,850 | $38,970 | $34,760 | $32,355 | 98 |
| Asheville | $38,680 | $37,550 | $33,650 | $32,225 | 97 |
| Charlotte | $37,310 | $37,690 | $34,610 | $31,179 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $37,090 | $37,460 | $33,400 | $31,011 | 98 |
| Fayetteville | $36,670 | $37,200 | $29,720 | $30,690 | 92 |
| Pinehurst | $36,310 | $36,470 | $31,200 | $30,415 | 88 |
| Greensboro | $36,240 | $35,610 | $33,350 | $30,362 | 93 |
| Winston-Salem | $35,960 | $36,670 | $32,150 | $30,148 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $35,570 | $36,050 | $31,730 | $29,850 | 96 |
| Goldsboro | $35,060 | $38,120 | $29,810 | $29,461 | 88 |
| Burlington | $34,860 | $34,860 | $30,660 | $29,308 | 93 |
| Greenville | $34,440 | $34,840 | $31,300 | $28,987 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $34,340 | $33,820 | $32,730 | $28,911 | 92 |
| Hickory | $34,150 | $35,130 | $30,190 | $28,766 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $32,460 | $33,560 | $28,700 | $27,475 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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