Food Service Managers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for food service managers is $35.62 an hour ($74,080 a year). About 9,420 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($69,390). North Carolina ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.89 | $51,780 |
| 25% of workers | $28.75 | $59,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.62 | $74,080 |
| 75% of workers | $43.79 | $91,080 |
| 90% of workers | $50.03 | $104,060 |
Food Service Managers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $76,160 | 1,640 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $75,800 | 510 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $75,460 | 2,760 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $74,770 | 100 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $73,780 | 600 |
| Asheville | $73,090 | 400 |
| Greenville | $72,830 | 140 |
| Fayetteville | $72,770 | 270 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $72,140 | 260 |
| Wilmington | $71,710 | 450 |
| Winston-Salem | $71,500 | 470 |
| Rocky Mount | $71,430 | 80 |
| Goldsboro | $71,030 | 90 |
| Burlington | $65,160 | 170 |
| Jacksonville | $63,710 | 130 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $141,160 |
| Construction Managers | $106,640 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $114,410 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $83,180 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $61,430 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $101,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $173,870 |
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