Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $17.75 an hour ($36,910 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($35,360). North Dakota ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.97 | $31,140 |
| 25% of workers | $16.57 | $34,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.75 | $36,910 |
| 75% of workers | $18.42 | $38,310 |
| 90% of workers | $22.27 | $46,320 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $37,280 | 230 |
| Bismarck | $37,010 | 350 |
| Fargo | $36,720 | 540 |
| Minot | $33,600 | 60 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,080 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $30,890 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,470 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $39,490 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,800 |
| Food Service Managers | $72,210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,010 |
| Dishwashers | $29,980 |
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