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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$34,440
- Charlotte$33,310
- Wilmington$33,110
- Asheville$32,980
- Winston-Salem$32,490
- Greensboro$31,930
- Raleigh$31,160
- Burlington$30,720
- Pinehurst$29,960
- Greenville$29,710
- Rocky Mount$29,160
- Hickory$28,980
- Fayetteville$28,620
- Goldsboro$28,300
- Jacksonville$27,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $34,440 | $34,560 | $28,960 | $28,987 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $33,310 | $34,180 | $28,080 | $28,124 | 97 |
| Wilmington | $33,110 | $31,830 | $27,900 | $27,972 | 96 |
| Asheville | $32,980 | $32,110 | $29,810 | $27,872 | 97 |
| Winston-Salem | $32,490 | $34,580 | $28,210 | $27,498 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $31,930 | $31,840 | $27,410 | $27,070 | 93 |
| Raleigh | $31,160 | $29,470 | $24,520 | $26,482 | 98 |
| Burlington | $30,720 | $29,660 | $27,620 | $26,147 | 93 |
| Pinehurst | $29,960 | $29,000 | $26,190 | $25,566 | 88 |
| Greenville | $29,710 | $28,240 | $24,430 | $25,375 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $29,160 | $28,850 | $24,130 | $24,955 | 88 |
| Hickory | $28,980 | $27,680 | $23,890 | $24,818 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $28,620 | $27,590 | $22,730 | $24,543 | 92 |
| Goldsboro | $28,300 | $28,130 | $22,340 | $24,295 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $27,730 | $27,900 | $23,050 | $23,848 | 92 |
*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 35-2021.
- 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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