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Cooks, Short Order average salary by city in North Carolina
- Durham$36,220
- Charlotte$34,580
- Raleigh$31,590
- Wilmington$30,790
- Winston-Salem$30,550
- Greensboro$29,980
- Hickory$29,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $36,220 | $35,040 | $31,600 | $30,346 | 98 |
| Charlotte | $34,580 | $34,600 | $30,540 | $29,094 | 97 |
| Raleigh | $31,590 | $31,200 | $23,350 | $26,811 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $30,790 | $29,620 | $28,280 | $26,200 | 96 |
| Winston-Salem | $30,550 | $29,400 | $28,260 | $26,017 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $29,980 | $29,700 | $26,050 | $25,581 | 93 |
| Hickory | $29,310 | $29,230 | $25,750 | $25,070 | 88 |
*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 35-2015.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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