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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in North Dakota
- Bismarck$37,450
- Fargo$36,350
- Minot$36,250
- Grand Forks$35,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $37,450 | $37,270 | $35,840 | $32,271 | 91 |
| Fargo | $36,350 | $36,590 | $30,930 | $31,387 | 91 |
| Minot | $36,250 | $37,310 | $32,900 | $31,307 | 87 |
| Grand Forks | $35,210 | $35,650 | $30,750 | $30,471 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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