Food Servers Salary in North Dakota
Food Servers in North Dakota earn a median of $36,910 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,140; the top 10% earn over $46,320. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near North Dakota
Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,080 median in North Dakota
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39,490 median in North Dakota
- Waiters and Waitresses$30,890 median in North Dakota
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,010 median in North Dakota
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,050 median in North Dakota
- Cooks, Fast Food$30,220 median in North Dakota
Food Servers pay in North Dakota
How much do food servers make in North Dakota?
The median is $36,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,140 and the top 10% earn over $46,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.