Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in North Dakota
Chefs and Head Cooks in North Dakota earn a median of $74,740 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,240; the top 10% earn over $85,190. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Food Service Managers$72,210 median in North Dakota
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,720 median in North Dakota
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54,210 median in North Dakota
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39,490 median in North Dakota
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40,080 median in North Dakota
- Cooks, Restaurant$36,470 median in North Dakota
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in North Dakota
How much do chefs and head cooks make in North Dakota?
The median is $74,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,240 and the top 10% earn over $85,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.