Baristas Salary in North Dakota
Baristas in North Dakota earn a median of $30,080 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,470
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,750; the top 10% earn over $37,380. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40,080 median in North Dakota
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,010 median in North Dakota
- Cooks, Fast Food$30,220 median in North Dakota
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,080 median in North Dakota
- Waiters and Waitresses$30,890 median in North Dakota
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,910 median in North Dakota
Baristas pay in North Dakota
How much do baristas make in North Dakota?
The median is $30,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,750 and the top 10% earn over $37,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.