SALARY · FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS · NORTH CAROLINA
Food Preparation Workers salary in North Carolina
People ask me what a job pays, and my honest answer is always: it depends on the state. For food preparation workers in North Carolina, the middle of the field earned $30,260 a year. Use that as your anchor, then look at experience, employer size and city before you judge any single offer.
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY
$15 per hour at the median · That is $5,060 (14.3 percent) below the national median of $35,320 for this occupation.
Salary range
| Measure | Annual |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $26,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $30,260 |
| 75th percentile | $36,120 |
| Mean | $31,270 |
The middle half of workers earned from $26,610 to $36,120 a year. Hourly pay matters if your hours vary. An annual figure can look strong while the hourly rate tells a different story, especially in jobs with seasonal hours or overtime. Check both before you compare two offers.
What stays in your pocket on the median salary
ESTIMATED TAKE-HOME PAY
Caveat: the North Carolina rate is from NCDOR, but the $12,750 deduction comes from the statute text, not an NCDOR deduction page.
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