Food Service Managers pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,490 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Grand Forks earn between $48,430 and $80,260.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $63KMedian
- $80K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,630 | $5,636 | $32.51 |
| Median | $63,240 | $5,270 | $30.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,430 | $4,036 | $23.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,260 | $6,688 | $38.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Food service managers in Grand Forks earn 5% less than the North Dakota average ($71,180) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $67,630 | $63,240 | $45,760 | $105,490 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $71,180 | $72,210 | $37,050 | $101,660 | 950 |
| United States | $74,880 | $69,390 | $45,960 | $107,640 | 238,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Service Managers salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $67,630, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $56,370 a year, or $4,697 a month and $2,168 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $56,370 | $4,697 |
| Working in MN | $53,332 | $4,444 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $67,630 buys what about $78,038 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($76,780).
Highest-paying cities for food service managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,480).
- Seattle, WA$104,480
- Kennewick, WA$104,110
- San Jose, CA$98,230
- Olympia, WA$97,450
- Napa, CA$96,840
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Food Service Managers salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Grand Forks?
$32.51 an hour on average, and $30.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $56,370 a year ($4,697 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,630.
Do food service managers earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,880).
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 11-9051; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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