SOC 35-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — North Dakota
North Dakota
Median pay in North Dakota is $23,410 a year, 34.7% under the national median of $35,840 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in North Dakota is $23,410 a year, 34.7% under the national median of $35,840 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $22,030 and $37,140. The lowest tenth earn under $21,850, while the highest tenth earn more than $38,370.
North Dakota ranks number 40th out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 556 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 556th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,850 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $22,030 | −38.5% |
| Median (50th) | $23,410 | −34.7% |
| 75th | $37,140 | +3.6% |
| 90th | $38,370 | +7.1% |
| Mean | $28,740 | −19.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $23,410 goes as far as $26,303 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$23,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,303US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,410 a year, 34.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,850 to $38,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 40th of 44 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $23,410, or $11.25 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 $35,840, so pay in North Dakota is 34.7% lower. 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 North Dakota earns more than $38,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,850 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.
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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