Food Preparation Workers pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for food preparation workers is $17.69 an hour ($36,800 a year). About 980 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($35,320). North Dakota ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food preparation workers in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.66 | $28,400 |
| 25% of workers | $15.15 | $31,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.69 | $36,800 |
| 75% of workers | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| 90% of workers | $21.08 | $43,840 |
Food Preparation Workers pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minot | $37,310 | 90 |
| Bismarck | $37,270 | 170 |
| Fargo | $36,590 | 550 |
| Grand Forks | $35,650 | 270 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food preparation workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3% over ten years, declining · about 135,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,080 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,470 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $39,490 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,910 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,010 |
| Bakers | $36,900 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,220 |
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