Cooks, Short Order pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for cooks, short order is $15.04 an hour ($31,290 a year). About 3,170 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). North Carolina ranks 33rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.23 | $23,350 |
| 25% of workers | $13.46 | $27,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.04 | $31,290 |
| 75% of workers | $16.69 | $34,700 |
| 90% of workers | $18.37 | $38,210 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $35,040 | 150 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $34,600 | 530 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $31,200 | 530 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $29,700 | 260 |
| Wilmington | $29,620 | 150 |
| Winston-Salem | $29,400 | 170 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $29,230 | 0 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, short order
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.2% over ten years, declining · about 17,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,570 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,190 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,400 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,260 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,140 |
| Bakers | $34,510 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,130 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,240 |
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