DOL Median (North Carolina)
$16,827
vs National
-22.1%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$17,583
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$16,827
-22.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in North Carolina earns $16,827 in nominal terms, which is 22.1% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $17,583 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SGSHL, Inc. | $16,973 | 1 |
| AMERIFOODS ENTERPRISE, INC. | $16,848 | 19 |
| Voyager Systems, Inc. | $16,827 | 20 |
| KIMONO ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A KIMONO RESTAURANT | N/A | 1 |
| Star JJ, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in North Carolina?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in North Carolina is $16,827 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in North Carolina earns 22.1% less than the national median of $21,600, or $17,583 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.