The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC is $34,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,110.
Pay spans roughly $27,700 at the 10th percentile to $41,870 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.73 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC.
| Median (annual) | $34,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.73 |
| 10th percentile | $27,700 |
| 90th percentile | $41,870 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.