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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in North Dakota
- Fargo$38,790
- Bismarck$37,880
- Grand Forks$37,770
- Minot$37,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $38,790 | $36,720 | $35,370 | $33,348 | 91 |
| Bismarck | $37,880 | $37,010 | $33,680 | $32,617 | 91 |
| Grand Forks | $37,770 | $37,280 | $35,050 | $32,528 | 87 |
| Minot | $37,020 | $33,600 | $31,090 | $31,926 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in other states
More about pay in North Dakota
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 35-3041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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