SOC 35-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — East North Dakota
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
At $36,460, median pay for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in East North Dakota, ND tracks the national median of $35,360 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,460, median pay for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in East North Dakota, ND tracks the national median of $35,360 closely. Pay ranges from under $30,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,940 to $37,720.
Employment stands at 390, or 6.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Grand Forks records the highest median at $37,280. Of the 272 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 239th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,190 | −14.6% |
| 25th | $31,940 | −9.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,460 | +3.1% |
| 75th | $37,720 | +6.7% |
| 90th | $45,670 | +29.2% |
| Mean | $36,600 | +3.5% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Forks | $37,280 | 230 | |
| 2 | Bismarck | $37,010 | 350 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $36,720 | 540 | |
| 4 | Minot | $33,600 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $36,460 goes as far as $40,966 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,966US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,460 a year, 3.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,190 to $45,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Forks, at $37,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in East North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $36,460, or $17.53 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 $35,360, so pay in East North Dakota, ND is 3.1% 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 East North Dakota, ND earns more than $45,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,190 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 Grand Forks, at $37,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in East North Dakota, ND. 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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