Cooks, Restaurant Salary in North Dakota
Ranked #32 of 51 · ND
5.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,690 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,470
Employment 4,490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,850P25 $30,410 Median $36,470P75 $38,110P90 $45,650
About 80% of cooks, restaurants in North Dakota earn between $28,850 and $45,650. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, restaurant salary in North Dakota is $36,690, about 5.3% below the U.S. average ($38,730). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $37,020 | $37,490 | 1,560 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $36,800 | $36,580 | 560 |
| Bismarck, ND | $36,610 | $37,010 | 770 |
| Minot, ND | $36,390 | $36,310 | 380 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $35,470 | $36,240 | 820 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $35,070 | $35,200 | 650 |