Waiters and Waitresses pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $14.85 an hour ($30,890 a year). About 5,250 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). North Dakota ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.88 | $18,470 |
| 25% of workers | $10.55 | $21,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.85 | $30,890 |
| 75% of workers | $21.62 | $44,960 |
| 90% of workers | $29.12 | $60,570 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $32,310 | 950 |
| Minot | $30,930 | 440 |
| Fargo | $30,330 | 2,020 |
| Grand Forks | $27,820 | 820 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,080 |
| Bartenders | $29,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $44,720 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,910 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,800 |
| Food Service Managers | $72,210 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,010 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,660 |
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