Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $15.13 an hour ($31,460 a year). About 8,820 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). North Carolina ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.42 | $23,760 |
| 25% of workers | $13.41 | $27,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.13 | $31,460 |
| 75% of workers | $18.05 | $37,540 |
| 90% of workers | $19.29 | $40,110 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro | $38,980 | 50 |
| Asheville | $35,040 | 420 |
| Wilmington | $34,810 | 410 |
| Winston-Salem | $34,620 | 560 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $34,500 | 740 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $33,550 | 2,260 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $32,470 | 1,280 |
| Jacksonville | $31,460 | 100 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $31,370 | 210 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $30,790 | 250 |
| Fayetteville | $29,730 | 190 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $29,030 | 900 |
| Rocky Mount | $28,760 | 110 |
| Burlington | $28,670 | 90 |
| Greenville | $27,370 | 70 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,570 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $32,150 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,400 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,260 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,320 |
| Dishwashers | $30,340 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,560 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,140 |
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