SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,620, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Winston-Salem, NC tracks the national median of $44,080 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,620, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Winston-Salem, NC tracks the national median of $44,080 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,410 to $57,650.
Employment stands at 2,360, or 8.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Charlotte records the highest median at $47,280. Of the 468 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 332nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,260 | −33.6% |
| 25th | $36,410 | −17.4% |
| Median (50th) | $44,620 | +1.2% |
| 75th | $57,650 | +30.8% |
| 90th | $61,400 | +39.3% |
| Mean | $45,230 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | $47,280 | 10,500 | |
| 2 | Durham | $46,150 | 2,300 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $46,020 | 5,960 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $44,960 | 1,800 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $44,810 | 2,730 | |
| 6 | Pinehurst | $44,680 | 450 | |
| 7 | Wilmington | $44,360 | 2,210 | |
| 8 | Burlington | $43,590 | 620 | |
| 9 | Hickory | $41,780 | 1,220 | |
| 10 | Goldsboro | $39,760 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Winston-Salem run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $44,620 goes as far as $47,317 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,317US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,620 a year, 1.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,260 to $61,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,360 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlotte, at $47,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median annual wage is $44,620, or $21.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,080, so pay in Winston-Salem, NC is 1.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Winston-Salem, NC earns more than $61,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charlotte, at $47,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,360 jobs in this occupation in Winston-Salem, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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