North Dakota Wages 35-2021.00 - Food Preparation Workers Bright Outlook  

In North Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $36,800.
  • 10% of workers earn $28,400 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $43,840 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $35,320.
  • 10% of workers earn $25,810 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $45,340 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$25,810$29,950$35,320$38,550$45,340
North Dakota$28,400$31,510$36,800$38,430$43,840
Bismarck, ND$28,760$35,840$37,270$40,080$45,540
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$25,620$28,650$31,390$37,980$39,970
Fargo, ND-MN$27,950$30,930$36,590$38,750$44,790
Grand Forks, ND-MN$27,720$30,750$35,650$38,110$43,570
Minot, ND$28,480$32,900$37,310$38,520$43,930
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$26,810$28,650$35,820$38,050$39,630

In North Dakota:

  • Workers on average earn $17.69 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $13.66 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $21.08 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $16.98 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $12.41 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $21.80 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$12.41$14.40$16.98$18.53$21.80
North Dakota$13.66$15.15$17.69$18.48$21.08
Bismarck, ND$13.83$17.23$17.92$19.27$21.90
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$12.32$13.78$15.09$18.26$19.22
Fargo, ND-MN$13.44$14.87$17.59$18.63$21.54
Grand Forks, ND-MN$13.33$14.78$17.14$18.32$20.95
Minot, ND$13.69$15.82$17.94$18.52$21.12
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area$12.89$13.78$17.22$18.30$19.06